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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 23 months after the W90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax W90

 Fujifilm XP50 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Fujifilm XP50

 W90 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax W90

 Fujifilm XP50 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the W90.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and W90.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Pentax W90
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Pentax W90
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax W90
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio W90
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $120