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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and W90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 2 years after the W90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm F800EXR W90 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 W90 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm F800EXR W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the W90.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and W90.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Pentax W90
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
50
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-07-25 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $120