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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 2 years after the X90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8200 X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8200

 X90 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8200 X90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the X90.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and X90.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (670g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Pentax X90 Travel photography info
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (670g)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Pentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $350