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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 2 years after the X90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8500 X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8500

 X90 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S8500 X90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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 S8500 vs Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the X90.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and X90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670g)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Pentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 428 gr (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 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $350