Pentax K200D vs Fujifilm XP120

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Pentax K200D vs Fujifilm XP120

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Pentax K200D Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XP120 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K2000
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XP130
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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Fujifilm XP120

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm XP120 advantages over Pentax K200D

Less expensive
$230 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
27 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
203g vs 763g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.4 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A200

Fujifilm XP120

Sony DSLR-A200

$119
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Canon XS

Pentax K200D

Canon XS

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$440
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon XS

Fujifilm XP120

Canon XS

$119
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$440
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A330

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Top deck display

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A330

Fujifilm XP120

Sony DSLR-A330

$119
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$530
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Fujifilm XP90

Pentax K200D

Fujifilm XP90

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$89
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K200D vs Fujifilm XP90

Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP90

$119
1/2.3 inch

$89
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP90

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Pentax K200D

Fujifilm XP130

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$109
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K200D vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP130

$119
1/2.3 inch

$109
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth

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