Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Introduced July 2010

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 3 years after the X90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Pentax X90
Fujifilm S8600 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S8600
X90 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Pentax X90
Fujifilm S8600 | X90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8600 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and X90 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and X90.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Pentax X90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 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 life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $350 |