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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 5 years earlier than the MX-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm A150 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm A150

 MX-1 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm A150 MX-1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A150 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the MX-1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and MX-1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A150 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax MX-1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (130 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (391g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging highlights
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $400