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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 19 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm SL240 X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm SL240

 X90 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm SL240 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the X90.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and X90.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL240 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (510g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Pentax X90
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (510g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Pentax X90
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Pentax X90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $350