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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released July 2014
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was revealed 6 months before the XG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores versus the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S9200 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S9200

 XG-1 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S9200 XG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9200 versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the XG-1.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and XG-1 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and XG-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography features
Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography info
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
54
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (567g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Pentax XG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $599