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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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 SL240 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL240 was released very close to the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm SL240 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm SL240

 H90 Fujifilm SL240 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm SL240 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the H90.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Sony H90
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (510g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
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good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $230