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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 4 years before the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm XP150

 HX90V Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the HX90V.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX90V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 300 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $440