Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 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
- Announced April 2015

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 4 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX90V
Fujifilm JZ100 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm JZ100
HX90V | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX90V
Fujifilm JZ100 | HX90V | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX90V.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | 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 | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $190 | $440 |