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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 6 months before the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm A170 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm A170

 H90 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm A170 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the H90.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax H90 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Pentax H90
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Pentax H90
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Pentax H90
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $150