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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX7V Fujifilm XP90 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Sony HX7V
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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