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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed about the same time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm XP50 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm XP50

 H90 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm XP50 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the H90.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $230