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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and X90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 2 years after the X90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm F900EXR X90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 X90 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm F900EXR X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the X90.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and X90.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery life (260 per charge)
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (232g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $350