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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 24 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP50 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Fujifilm XP50

 H90 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax H90

 Fujifilm XP50 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the H90.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax H90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $150