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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90

Portability
75 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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 S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 5 months prior to the X90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2800HD scores against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax X90

		

		

			
 S2800HD X90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

		

		

			
 X90 S2800HD 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X90

		

		

			
 S2800HD X90 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD and the X90.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and X90 is 75 and 69 respectively.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and X90.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
29
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
29
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Pentax X90
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
43
 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
42
 excellent zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Pentax X90
60
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 long reach (676mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
35
 manual focus
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
25
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
23
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Pentax X90
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $350