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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S4000 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 7 months after the X90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S4000 matches up against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Pentax X90

 S4000 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the FujiFilm S4000

 X90 S4000 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax X90

 S4000 X90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 compared to the X90.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and X90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S4000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax X90
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Pentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Pentax X90
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 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 sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $350