Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2012

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H90
Fujifilm Z30 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm Z30
H90 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H90
Fujifilm Z30 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and H90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | 110 gr (0.24 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 290 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | 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 card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $230 |