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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
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
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 12 months later than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax E90

 JX300 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the FujiFilm JX300

 E90 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax E90

 JX300 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 against the E90.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger JX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Pentax E90
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Pentax E90
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax E90
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio E90
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 130g (0.29 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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