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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Pentax X90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and X90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 7 years later than the X90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X-H1 X90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 X90 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X-H1 X90 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the X90.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and X90 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and X90.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will deliver more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Pentax X90
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography factors
Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
terrible battery (310 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (310 per charge)
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Pentax X90
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
23
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm X-H1Pentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Pentax X90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-14 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 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 310 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,300 $350