FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S30

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The AV200 was revealed 13 months earlier than the S30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AV200 grades versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 versus the S30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and S30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV200 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm AV200 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.