Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Pentax X90
| Fujifilm S4500 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Pentax 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 |