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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AV200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 2 years after the AV200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the AV200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX280 HS AV200 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX280 HS

 AV200 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX280 HS AV200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AV200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the AV200.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and AV200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and AV200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also referred to as - FinePix AV205
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 233g (0.51 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $325 $0