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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S4200 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 19 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S4200 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S4200

 X90 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S4200 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the X90.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and X90.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (543g)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Pentax X90 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography info
Pentax X90 Travel photography info
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Pentax X90
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Pentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 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
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $350