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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 7 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony TX9

 Finepix Z90 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TX9 Finepix Z90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX9

 Finepix Z90 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the TX9.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Sony TX9
68
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (149 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony TX9
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $220 $799