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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 11 months later than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8300 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S8300

 H90 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8300 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the H90.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Sony H90
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Sony H90
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (670g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 - 290 images
Battery type - 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $230