Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax XG-1 and the Fujifilm FinePix S9800, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Pentax XG-1 was introduced in July 2014 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax XG-1 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 200k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax XG-1
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S9800
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax XG-1 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800.

      PROS

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 200k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Weight - 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Advantage of Pentax XG-1

      Pentax XG-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax XG-1 over Fujifilm FinePix S9800.

      Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9800
      Reachs More Telephoto 1248 mm vs 1200 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 52x vs 50x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 7 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1700 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) vs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax XG-1.

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Kodak M530
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm S9800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S9800 over Pentax XG-1.

      Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9800
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 200k dot vs 920k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 300 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S9800.

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon SX530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon ELPH 520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pentax XG-1 Fujifilm FinePix S9800
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Pentax XG-1 Fujifilm FinePix S9800
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1700 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax XG-1 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Pentax XG-1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 200k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Pentax XG-1 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Fujifilm FinePix S9800 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Pentax XG-1 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Pentax XG-1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S9800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Pentax XG-1

      Pentax XG-1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax XG-1 comes with LB-060 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Pentax XG-1 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax XG-1, and up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S9800. Pentax XG-1 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S9800 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Pentax XG-1..

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax XG-1 body has dimensions of 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.86") and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57"). Pentax XG-1 weighs 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz).

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      119 mm

      89 mm

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      123 mm

      87 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax XG-1 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Pentax XG-1 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 200k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 200k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax XG-1 and Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and give them scores of 50 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 200k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Pentax XG-1

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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