Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony HX90V
Fujifilm JX550 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm JX550
HX90V | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX90V
Fujifilm JX550 | HX90V | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and HX90V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $440 |