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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was released 10 months after the NX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Finepix Z90 grades vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung NX10

 Finepix Z90 NX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 NX10 Finepix Z90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX10

 Finepix Z90 NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the NX10.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and NX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography features
Samsung NX10 Travel photography features
68
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
24
provides face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (499g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX10
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung NX10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung NX10
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2010-04-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $626