Fujifilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm Finepix Z90
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530.

      PROS

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Fujifilm Z90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm Finepix Z90 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530.

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 104 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.7
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Fujifilm Z70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm Z30
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Fujifilm Z35
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm Z37
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      Sony W530
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 over Fujifilm Finepix Z90.

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/2.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 9 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Lighter 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) vs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530.

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm Finepix Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Fujifilm Finepix Z90 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1532, 1920 x 1080. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm Finepix Z90, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. Fujifilm Finepix Z90 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 body has dimensions of 93 x 53 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.09 x 0.75"). Fujifilm Finepix Z90 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz).

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      50
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm Finepix Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and give them scores of 56 and 44 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm Finepix Z90

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)


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