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Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4500 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 19 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S4500 X90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S4500

 X90 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S4500 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 features external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4500 versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the X90.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and X90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4500 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (543g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Pentax X90
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Pentax X90
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Pentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 Overall 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 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $350