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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Pentax XG-1
(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
  • Revealed July 2014
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and XG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was released 6 years earlier than the XG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S200EXR scores against the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Pentax XG-1

 S200EXR XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 XG-1 S200EXR 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax XG-1

 S200EXR XG-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR against the XG-1.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and XG-1 is 54 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and XG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax XG-1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competitors (865 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
38
has built in flash
long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (865 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
34
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (865g)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Pentax XG-1
Other name FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 865g (1.91 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $599