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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
Fujifilm XQ2
(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 January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Finepix Z90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ2 
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Fujifilm XQ2 Finepix Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
68
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (240 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (206g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ2
Also called as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery format 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
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $220 $299