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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Also Known as Finepix Z91
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony TX55

 Finepix Z90 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TX55 Finepix Z90 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX55

 Finepix Z90 TX55 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the TX55.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX55 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Sony TX55
68
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX55
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $350