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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 5 years before the S2900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the S2900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S2900

 Finepix Z90 S2900 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S2900 Finepix Z90 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S2900

 Finepix Z90 S2900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the S2900.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and S2900.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography advice
Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
68
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging advice
Nikon S2900 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S2900
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.29 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $117