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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the AV200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") feature different sensor measurements.

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The AV200 was brought out 12 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV200 scores versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 AV200 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm AV200

 Fujifilm HS30EXR AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 AV200 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 94 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
29
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
56
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $430