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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Pentax X90
(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
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 2 years later than the X90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8400W X90 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 X90 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8400W X90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the X90.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and X90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Pentax X90
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $350