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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HX90V Fujifilm F800EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2012Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX90V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the HX90V.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX90V.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Sony HX90V
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
50
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-25 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $440