Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the K-x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and K-x is 61 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and K-x.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.