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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 3 months earlier than the HX90V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HX90V Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX90V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2015Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w has got outside 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the HX90V.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX90V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX90V.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 300 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $719 $440