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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison

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FujiFilm Finepix Z90

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Finepix Z90 and XQ2, two Ultracompact cameras from FujiFilm and Fujifilm. FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3" sensor. FujiFilm Finepix Z90 was introduced to market in January 2011 and Fujifilm XQ2 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, Finepix Z90 is 4 years older than XQ2. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 133g. 95 x 57 x 20 mm
  • Also known as Finepix Z91

Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm XQ1 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over Fujifilm XQ2
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
133 g vs 206 g 73 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 220 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 3.1m 4.3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.01µm2 140% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79″) and weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ2 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2. FujiFilm Finepix Z90 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ2.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2.
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm Finepix Z90 is significantly lighter (73g ) than the Fujifilm XQ2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Finepix Z90
XQ2
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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Finepix Z90
XQ2
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm Finepix Z90 (Finepix Z91) nor Fujifilm XQ2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the Finepix Z90 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm Finepix Z90. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ2 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm XQ2 has 3mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm Finepix Z90. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has 40mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ2. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

Finepix Z90
XQ2
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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Finepix Z90
XQ2
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

Finepix Z90
XQ2
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

Finepix Z90
XQ2
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
133g
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XQ2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #52 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #924 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #437 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm Finepix Z90. Otherwise, Fujifilm XQ2 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XQ2 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XQ2
Brand FujiFilm Fujifilm
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 9cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 133g 206g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life 220 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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