Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Released January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 4 years after the HX7V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm XP90 | HX7V | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP90
HX7V | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm XP90 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX7V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm XP90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-15 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $499 |