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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX550 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H90 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm JX550 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the H90.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
34
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $150