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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out very close to the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm JX550 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H90 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm JX550 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the H90.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
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 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 - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $230