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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 11 months before the MX-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm F800EXR MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 MX-1 Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm F800EXR MX-1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the MX-1.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and MX-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery (290 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
great battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
49
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (391g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-25 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 391 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 49
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.3
DXO Low light rating 143 208
Other
Battery life 300 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $400