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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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 S9200 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 3 years after the X90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S9200 X90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S9200

 X90 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S9200 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the X90.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and X90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9200 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography features
Pentax X90 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum 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 diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 428g (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 life 500 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $350