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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 7 months earlier than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 H90 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H90

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the H90.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
39
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Sony H90
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $230