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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 4 years after the X90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S9900w X90 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 X90 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm S9900w X90 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the X90.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and X90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Pentax X90
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
Pentax X90 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Pentax X90 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Pentax X90 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm S9900wPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $719 $350