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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 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
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Finepix Z90 was launched 7 years earlier than the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony A9

 Finepix Z90 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 A9 Finepix Z90 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2011Newer by 76 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony A9

 Finepix Z90 A9 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the A9.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and A9.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Sony A9
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging advice
Sony A9 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony A9
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Alpha A9
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 220 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $220 $4,498