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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 12 months after the E90 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AX350 matches up against the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax E90

 AX350 E90 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the FujiFilm AX350

 E90 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax E90

 AX350 E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 versus the E90.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and E90.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher AX350 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax E90
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Pentax E90 Landscape photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax E90
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form AA -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $100