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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV200 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Fujifilm S8500

 AV200 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm AV200

 Fujifilm S8500 AV200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm S8500

 AV200 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the AV200 and the Fujifilm S8500.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Alternative name FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $500