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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony H90
(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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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 11 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 H90 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony H90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR H90 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the H90.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and H90 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
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good battery (600 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H90
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 222g (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 All around 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 600 images 290 images
Battery style Battery Pack 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $230