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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV205
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the AV200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AV200 matches up vs the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Fujifilm X30

 AV200 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm AV200

 Fujifilm X30 AV200 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm X30

 AV200 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 and the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AV200 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm AV200 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
focusing manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Fujifilm X30
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 423 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-95
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 $499