FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2500HD and X90, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Pentax. Both FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 cameras have 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. FujiFilm S2500HD was introduced to market in July 2010 and Pentax X90 was launched in July 2010. Both S2500HD and X90 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-07-06

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)

28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

Electronic viewfinder

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm

Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Pentax X90 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-07-06

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400

26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

Electronic viewfinder

continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

428g. 111 x 85 x 110 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Pentax X90

LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
Weight	337 g vs 428 g	91 g lighter

Reasons to choose Pentax X90 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

Max ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 28mm	2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	676mm vs 504mm	172 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	26× vs 18×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.00 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	9.1m vs 4.4m	4.7m longer range

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Pentax X90

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 676mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Pentax X90

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs fps	Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″) and weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) (including batteries). Pentax X90 has external dimensions of 111 x 85 x 110 mm (4.37 x 3.35 x 4.33″) and weighs 428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90. FujiFilm S2500HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Pentax X90.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2500HD is significantly lighter (91g ) than the Pentax X90 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Pentax X90 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax X90's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90: Sensor Comparison

Both FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 have 1/2.3-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S2500HD and X90 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Pentax X90 features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 26× zoom lens.

Pentax X90 has 2mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2500HD. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Pentax X90 has 172mm longer reach than the FujiFilm S2500HD. At f5.00, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

X90

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2500HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Pentax X90 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Pentax X90 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax X90 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax X90 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
337g
Body Thickness 81mm
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26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
428g
Body Thickness 110mm
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax X90 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X90: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X90 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Pentax X90

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #83 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #686 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Pentax X90 has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm S2500HD and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Pentax X90 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Pentax X90
Brand	FujiFilm	Pentax
Announced	2010-07-06	2010-07-06
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area	28.07mm²	27.72mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3200 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	26-676 mm (26×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F2.8-5.0
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	9.10 m
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	428g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	111 x 85 x 110mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction