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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out 7 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV200 matches up versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon W300

 AV200 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the FujiFilm AV200

 W300 AV200 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 77 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon W300

 AV200 W300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the AV200 vs the W300.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and W300.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon W300 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Nikon W300 Sports photography details
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon W300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon Coolpix W300
Alternative name FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots
Battery type AA Built-in
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $387