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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 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
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung NX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 5 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Finepix Z90 matches up versus the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung NX500

 Finepix Z90 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 NX500 Finepix Z90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX500

 Finepix Z90 NX500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers external dimensions 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 Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the NX500.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and NX500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Finepix Z90 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
focusing manually
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Samsung NX500 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is high (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography details
Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
68
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is high (28MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung NX500
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung NX500
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $800