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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was brought out 19 months before the S6400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S6400

 Finepix Z90 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S6400 Finepix Z90 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S6400

 Finepix Z90 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with 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) while the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the S6400.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and S6400.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Nikon S6400
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography details
Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
68
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (160 per charge)
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S6400
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $500