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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and T90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 4 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony T90

 Fujifilm XQ1 T90 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 59 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 T90 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T90

 Fujifilm XQ1 T90 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the T90.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony T90
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
64
good battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
56
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (206g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T90
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $259