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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close but the F300EXR (1/2") and E90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 6 months after the E90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F300EXR scores versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax E90

 F300EXR E90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 E90 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax E90

 F300EXR E90 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the E90.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and E90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Pentax E90
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax E90
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax Optio E90
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $100