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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and T90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 5 years after the T90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony T90

 Fujifilm XQ2 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 T90 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T90

 Fujifilm XQ2 T90 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony T90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the T90.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and T90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (240 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (206 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (206 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (148g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T90
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 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 range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
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 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 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $259