FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S02

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is pretty close but the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Finepix Z90 was released 3 years prior to the S02 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the S02 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 versus the S02.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and S02.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Finepix Z90 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.