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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 23 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S9400W H90 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 H90 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S9400W H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the H90.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and H90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery power (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
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 500 pictures 290 pictures
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $230