FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AV200 grades versus the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and Fujifilm S8200 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and Fujifilm S8200.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.