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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax XG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 4 years earlier than the XG-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV200 matches up against the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax XG-1

 AV200 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm AV200

 XG-1 AV200 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax XG-1

 AV200 XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AV200 and the XG-1.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and XG-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (567g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average (567 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than average (567g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax XG-1
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 240 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $599