Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Launched January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
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Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced within a month of the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony H90
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| H90 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H90
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and H90.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 290 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $430 | $230 |