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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 15 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm X20 H90 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2012Newer by 15 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm X20

 H90 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H90

 Fujifilm X20 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the H90.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and H90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
60
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Sony H90
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (353 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony H90
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $230