FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax XG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe JV200 was released 4 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the JV200 scores versus the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Pentax XG-1
| JV200 | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm JV200
| XG-1 | JV200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 42 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Pentax XG-1
| JV200 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 versus Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JV200 versus the XG-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and XG-1 is 96 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and XG-1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JV200 will be behind in sensor tech.
FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Also Known as | FinePix JV205 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 images | 240 images |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $49 | $599 |