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Fujifilm FinePix XP90 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:203 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Fujifilm FinePix XP90 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 59% of cameras
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

5.0

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

4.7

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 55% of cameras
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 165 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 83% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix XP90

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

5.0

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

4.7

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

5.2
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 165 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix XP90 has a popularity score of 7.9, which is higher than 74.7% of cameras.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.4 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.4 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.4 MP, which is higher than that of 54.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
36 Mbps
Video bitrate
36 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 36 Mbps which is higher than that of 57.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.6% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
203 g
Weight
203 g
This camera weighs 203 g which is lighter than 79% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
109.6 mm
Width
109.6 mm
This camera has a width of 109.6 mm which is narrower than 67.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Height
71 mm
Height
71 mm
This camera has a height of 71 mm which is shorter than 52.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Thickness
28 mm
Thickness
28 mm
This camera has a thickness of 28 mm which is thinner than 80.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
740 mAh
Battery capacity
740 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 740 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 85.8% of cameras and equal to those in 2.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix XP90 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • 192 g lighter
    Weight
    203 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (203 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    203 g vs 395 g
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via FUJIFILM Camera Remote
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Fujifilm FinePix XP90 is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • 9.4% better value for money
    Fujifilm FinePix XP90 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera (6.78 vs 6.2).
    6.78 vs 6.2
  • 192 g lighter
    Weight
    203 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (203 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    203 g vs 395 g
  • 18 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28 mm vs 46 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 3 newer
    Release date
    2016
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2016 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2016
    2,016 vs 2,013
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via FUJIFILM Camera Remote
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.096 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.096 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 380 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    740 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 2.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Fujifilm FinePix XP90
    the average camera
    Fujifilm FinePix XP90 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.82 vs 8.000).
    7.82 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 15 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    15 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (15 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    15 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 380 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    740 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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Third-party reviews

Based on 165 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Fujifilm FinePix XP90

  • Highly reliable waterproofing up to 50 feet
  • Compact, lightweight, and pocketable design
  • Fast power-up and short interval between shots
  • User-friendly menu system with plain English options
  • Durable build quality including shock, freeze, and dust resistance
  • Convenient Wi-Fi connectivity for instant photo sharing

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix XP90

  • Battery life typically does not last a full day of heavy use
  • Noticeable struggle with autofocus and image quality in low-light conditions
  • Prominent lens bulge is prone to scratches and chips if dropped
  • Playback and video buttons are small and difficult to press with gloves
  • Slow lens aperture (f/3.5) limits performance in darker environments
  • Internal battery charging only via USB unless an external charger is bought separately

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix XP90 is a rugged, adventure-ready compact camera featuring a 16.4-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor and a Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) with sensor-shift image stabilisation. Its primary characteristics include exceptional durability—waterproof to 15m (50ft), shockproof to 1.75m (5.8ft), freezeproof to -10°C (14°F), and dustproof—alongside high-speed performance capable of 10fps continuous shooting at full resolution. Major pros include its vibrant 3-inch 920k-dot LCD with anti-reflective coating, Full HD 1080p video at 60fps, built-in Wi-Fi for remote operation, and specialized modes like Action Camera and 360° Motion Panorama. However, notable cons include relatively short battery life (CIPA-rated for 210 shots), average low-light image quality at higher ISO levels, and occasional soft details in photos when viewed at full size.

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