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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and X90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced within a month of the X90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the F300EXR scores against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax X90

 F300EXR X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 X90 F300EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X90

 F300EXR X90 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR against the X90.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Pentax X90 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Pentax X90
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (215g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax X90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax X90
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $350