Fujifilm S9800 vs Pentax E90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 5 years later than the E90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the E90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and E90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and E90.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.