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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 3 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm XP90 TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm XP90

 TX20 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm XP90 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the TX20.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $330