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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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 S9800 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm S9800 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm S9800

 H90 Fujifilm S9800 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm S9800 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the H90.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Sony H90
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $230