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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 12 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax H90

 AV250 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the FujiFilm AV250

 H90 AV250 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax H90

 AV250 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 and the H90.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and H90.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger AV250 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Pentax H90
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
32
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax H90
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio H90
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $150