Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X90
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed July 2010
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax X90
| Fujifilm S8100fd | X90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
| X90 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax X90
| Fujifilm S8100fd | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and X90 is 75 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and X90.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax X90 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax X90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 model | 4 x AA | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |