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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years later than the X90 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm SL1000 X90 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 X90 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm SL1000 X90 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the X90.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and X90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
44
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Pentax X90 Street photography highlights
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659g)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Pentax X90
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery life (350 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
23
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Pentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Highest 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 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $350