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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Finepix Z90 scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Fujifilm XQ1 Finepix Z90 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ1

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Finepix Z90 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
68
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ1
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ1
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $220 $500