Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony H90
Fujifilm X-S1 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm X-S1
H90 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H90
Fujifilm X-S1 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and H90 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and H90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-11-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 920 gr (2.03 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-95 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $230 |