• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AX550 advantages over Sony H90

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    168g vs 222g
    Lighter weight

Sony H90 advantages over Fujifilm AX550

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 165 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX300
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony H90
Fujifilm AX300
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Fujifilm AX550
Panasonic ZS10
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
Sony H90
Panasonic ZS10
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Nikon S8200

Fujifilm AX550
Nikon S8200
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony H90
Nikon S8200
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Nikon L26

Fujifilm AX550
Nikon L26
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
Sony H90
Nikon L26
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX650
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony H90
Fujifilm AX650
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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