FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was announced 3 years before the MX-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AV250 matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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 AV250 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 compared to the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and MX-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.