Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax W90

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 4 years after the W90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the W90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and W90 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and W90.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.