Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S90 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Canon S95
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Canon S90 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Less expensive
$430 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher max flash sync
1/500 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
175g vs 330g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Canon S90

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.08 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
920k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps vs 0.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

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
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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S95

Canon S90

Canon S95

$430
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
Less shutter lag

$428
1/1.7 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

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Fujifilm X-A1

Canon S95

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$428
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon S100

Canon S90

Canon S100

$430
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
Bigger JPEG buffer

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon S100

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon S100

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Canon S90

Canon S110

$430
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
Bigger JPEG buffer

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon S110

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon S110

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Canon S90

Sony NEX-3N

$430
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S90 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Canon S90

Sony NEX-5T

$430
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S90 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

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