FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X90

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 5 months earlier than the X90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1600 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and X90 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and X90.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.