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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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 S1 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years after the X90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S1 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S1

 X90 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S1 X90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the X90.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and X90 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (680 grams)
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Pentax X90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $350