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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 12 months before the E90 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax E90

 Fujifilm S8100fd E90 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 E90 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax E90

 Fujifilm S8100fd E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the E90.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and E90 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and E90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Pentax E90
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax E90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $100