Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony H90
Fujifilm X20 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm X20
H90 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H90
Fujifilm X20 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |