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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm Z30 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm Z30

 H90 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm Z30 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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
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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