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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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
  • Announced April 2015
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HX90V Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX90V 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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