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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very well matched but the AV200 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was introduced 4 years before the S32 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the AV200 grades vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon S32

 AV200 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S32 AV200 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S32

 AV200 S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AV200 and the S32.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and S32.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AV200 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm AV200 will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Nikon S32 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon S32
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon Coolpix S32
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $180