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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced about the same time to the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Sony WX9

 Finepix Z90 WX9 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 WX9 Finepix Z90 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX9

 Finepix Z90 WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the WX9.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX9 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
68
boasts touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Sony WX9
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Alternative name Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $188