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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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-S1 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and X90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 17 months later than the X90 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X-S1 X90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2010More recent by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 X90 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X-S1 X90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the X90.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and X90 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and X90.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm X-S1Pentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $350