Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Fujifilm FinePix T550

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and the Fujifilm FinePix T550, 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V was introduced in April 2015 and Fujifilm FinePix T550 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Highlights

      • 18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 638k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm FinePix T550 Highlights

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

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Fujifilm FinePix T550.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 638k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V over Fujifilm FinePix T550.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Fujifilm FinePix T550
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 vs 4608 x 3440
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 288 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 12x
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T550

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T550 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Fujifilm FinePix T550
      Cheaper $430 vs $159.95
      Lighter 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) vs 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

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      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Fujifilm FinePix T550
        Cheap$430$159.95
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        Light245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Fujifilm FinePix T550
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Fujifilm FinePix T550 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm FinePix T550 has a Fixed screen

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      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 638k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix T550.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix T550 features a 16 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 100 - 3,200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix T550 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix T550 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T550. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.40 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") and Fujifilm FinePix T550 body has dimensions of 99 x 57 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.02"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix T550 weighs 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      102 mm

      58 mm

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      99 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Fujifilm FinePix T550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Fujifilm FinePix T550 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      76
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 638k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 638k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Fujifilm FinePix T550 and give them scores of 68 and 52 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 638k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      GOOD
      81
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

      Fujifilm FinePix T550

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)


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