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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 13 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8400W H90 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 H90 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8400W H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the H90.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Sony H90
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Sony H90
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
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 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 300 photos 290 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Retail cost $300 $230