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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 13 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony TX20

 Finepix Z90 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TX20 Finepix Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX20

 Finepix Z90 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the TX20.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and TX20.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
68
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery power (250 per charge)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Sony TX20
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX20
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 133g (0.29 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $220 $330