Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X90

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.