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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released 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
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced at a similar time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S4500 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S4500

 H90 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S4500 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the H90.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and H90.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Sony H90
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (543g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Sony H90
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Sony H90
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (543 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $230