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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S2900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV200 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S2900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV200 grades vs the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon S2900

 AV200 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S2900 AV200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S2900

 AV200 S2900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has got exterior dimensions 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 Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 versus the S2900.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and S2900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and S2900.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S2900
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $117