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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 23 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm JX550 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W90 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm JX550 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the W90.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and W90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Pentax W90
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lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
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really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Pentax W90
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $120