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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm AV200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 3 years after the AV200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the AV200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX400 IS AV200 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX400 IS

 AV200 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX400 IS AV200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm AV200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the AV200.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and AV200 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and AV200.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also referred to as - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 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 SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $0