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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 2 years after the X90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8300 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8300

 X90 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8300 X90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the X90.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and X90.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Pentax X90 Travel photography info
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Pentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 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 ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $350