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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Pentax X90
(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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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and X90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 2 years later than the X90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 X90 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the X90.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X90 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X90.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Pentax X90
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Pentax X90
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery life (600 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Pentax X90
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (687 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 life 600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $350