Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X90
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and X90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Pentax X90
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| X90 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X90
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the X90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X90 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X90.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax X90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| 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 ID | NP-W126 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $430 | $350 |