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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured about the same time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm JX500 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H90 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm JX500 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the H90.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H90 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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 $90 $230