Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 18 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax H90
Fujifilm F550 EXR | H90 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
H90 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax H90
Fujifilm F550 EXR | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H90.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Prime |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $450 | $150 |