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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony TX30

 Finepix Z90 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TX30 Finepix Z90 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX30

 Finepix Z90 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the TX30.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
68
provides touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX30
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $220 $230