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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was announced 18 months after the SL720 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Finepix Z90 grades vs the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung SL720

 Finepix Z90 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SL720 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung SL720

 Finepix Z90 SL720 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the SL720.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
68
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $119