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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 11 months after the W90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AX350 grades versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax W90

 AX350 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the FujiFilm AX350

 W90 AX350 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax W90

 AX350 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the AX350 against the W90.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger AX350 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Pentax W90
56
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Pentax W90
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax W90
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio W90
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $120