Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax W90

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was introduced 8 years after the W90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and W90.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.