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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and X90 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and X90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 7 months after the X90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Pentax X90

 HS20 EXR X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 X90 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax X90

 HS20 EXR X90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the X90.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and X90 is 58 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and X90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Pentax X90
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (730 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (730g)
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Pentax X90
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $350