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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 7 years after the S950 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP90 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S950 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP90 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the S950.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $130