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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Finepix Z91
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Finepix Z90 grades vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sigma SD9

 Finepix Z90 SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2002More modern by 99 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SD9 Finepix Z90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sigma SD9

 Finepix Z90 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers exterior measurements 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 Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the SD9.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and SD9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Finepix Z90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will provide extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
68
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sigma SD9
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sigma SD9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sigma SD9
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $220 $3,001