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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 SL300 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured within a month of the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm SL300 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm SL300

 H90 Fujifilm SL300 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm SL300 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the H90.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 images 290 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $230