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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 13 months prior to the W90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm S8100fd W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W90 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm S8100fd W90 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the W90.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W90 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax W90 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $120