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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 18 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony WX1

 Finepix Z90 WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 WX1 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX1

 Finepix Z90 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the WX1.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and WX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Finepix Z90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
68
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Sony WX1
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX1
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $220 $149