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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T2

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm X-T2, which was introduced in July 2016 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sony HX90V, which was introduced in April 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 15 months difference between X-T2 and HX90V so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger X-T2, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-07-07
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 133 x 92 x 49 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T1 Compare

Sony HX90V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-04-14
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 638k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 245g. 102 x 58 x 36 mm

Fujifilm X-T2 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T2 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.77x vs 0.5x Larger Viewfinder
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 18 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.000k dots vs 921k dots 8% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 638.4k dot 269% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
15.34µm2 vs 1.56µm2 883% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V over Fujifilm X-T2
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Battery Life
360 shots vs 340 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
245 g vs 507 g 262 g lighter
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T2 has external dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.9″) and weighs 507 g (including batteries). Sony HX90V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Sony HX90V. Sony HX90V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 31mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Fujifilm X-T2. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Sony HX90V has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-T2 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-T2, its thickness will increase significantly.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Sony HX90V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Sony HX90V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the the Sony HX90V Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony HX90V is significantly lighter (262g ) than the Fujifilm X-T2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X-T2, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the X-T2 has a big advantage over the HX90V which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-T2's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony HX90V's 3 screen.

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.


Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor and features X-Processor Pro2 processor. On the other hand, Sony HX90V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Fujifilm X-T2's sensor provides 6MP more than Sony HX90V's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X-T2's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T2 and HX90V sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-T2 has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Sony HX90V. 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.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony HX90V 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 X-T2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX90V for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony HX90V for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony HX90V for Sports Photography

POOR
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony HX90V for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
507g
Body Thickness 49mm
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Compact Body
245g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm X-T2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX90V for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony HX90V: 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 X-T2 and Sony HX90V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 X-T2 and Sony HX90V scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #86 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #163 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Sony HX90V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #46 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #493 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony HX90V in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm X-T2.

Fujifilm X-T2
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Sony HX90V vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2016-07-07 2015-04-14
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 368.16mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 80 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 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 325 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture no lens F3.5-6.4
Macro Focus Range no lens 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 1,000k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x 0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync 1/250s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 507g 245g
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm 102 x 58 x 36mm
Battery Life 340 shots 360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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