Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 11 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony H90
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
H90 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | H90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | 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 surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 gr (1.78 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 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 | 500 photos | 290 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $500 | $230 |