FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax K-x

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very comparable but the AV200 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was revealed 13 months later than the K-x making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the AV200 matches up against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AV200 compared to the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AV200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm AV200 will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent AV200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.