FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8300

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm AV200 versus Fujifilm S8300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 24 months before the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AV200 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV200 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and Fujifilm S8300 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.