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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JX550 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm JX550

 HX90V Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JX550 HX90V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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