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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 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 Known as Finepix Z91
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was announced about the same time to the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Finepix Z90 scores versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony W530

 Finepix Z90 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 W530 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony W530

 Finepix Z90 W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the W530.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Sony W530
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Sony W530
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
68
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Sony W530
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony W530
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Alternate name Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $220 $269