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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AX350 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax H90

 AX350 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the FujiFilm AX350

 H90 AX350 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax H90

 AX350 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the AX350 vs the H90.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger AX350 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax H90
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax H90
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio H90
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $150