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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Z37 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the H90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm Z37 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 H90 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm Z37 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the H90.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (222g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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 $130 $230