Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and P90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 3 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon P90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the P90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P90 is 54 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P90.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.