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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm AV200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX230 HS was unveiled 7 months after the AV200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the AV200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX230 HS AV200 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX230 HS

 AV200 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX230 HS AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm AV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the AV200.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and AV200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and AV200.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Alternative name - FinePix AV205
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 180 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $0