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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 24 months after the S220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S220

 Finepix Z90 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S220 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S220

 Finepix Z90 S220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got physical 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 Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the S220.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and S220.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S220 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S220
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S220
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 100 gr (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $220 $56