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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was announced 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Finepix Z90 grades against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony WX5

 Finepix Z90 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 WX5 Finepix Z90 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX5

 Finepix Z90 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the WX5.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and WX5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Finepix Z90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Sony WX5
68
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $220 $250