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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the AV200 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The AV200 was announced 3 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AV200 matches up vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax MX-1

 AV200 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm AV200

 MX-1 AV200 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax MX-1

 AV200 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AV200 and the MX-1.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and MX-1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AV200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm AV200 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (290 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
great battery power (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (391 grams)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax MX-1
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 391 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 180 shots 290 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $400