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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 24 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm F900EXR S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S1 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm F900EXR S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the S1.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
43
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
34
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life 260 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $174