FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was revealed 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AV200 matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 94 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AV200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AV200 will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern AV200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.