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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced about the same time to the X90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2500HD scores against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax X90

 S2500HD X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 X90 S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90

 S2500HD X90 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the X90.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and X90 is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and X90.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Pentax X90
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax X90
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $350