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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 11 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8500 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S8500

 H90 Fujifilm S8500 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S8500 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the H90.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Sony H90
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Sony H90
52
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
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 photos
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $230