FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony QX100

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony QX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Finepix Z90 was revealed 3 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and QX100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and QX100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Finepix Z90 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.