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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus Pentax X90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and X90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and X90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 9 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100V grades vs the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X100V X90 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2010More recent by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm X100V

 X90 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm X100V X90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V features physical dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100V versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the X90.

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and X90 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and X90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will show extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478 grams)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
74
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (420 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Pentax X90
76
good battery (420 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (478 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (420 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
35
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478g)
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm X100VPentax X90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X100V Pentax X90
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-04 2010-07-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S D-L106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $350