Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H90
Fujifilm JX500 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm JX500
H90 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H90
Fujifilm JX500 | H90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |