FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon D5100

Here is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon D5100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is pretty similar but the AV200 (1/2.3") and D5100 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The AV200 was released 3 months before the D5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AV200 matches up vs the D5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon D5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AV200 vs the D5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and D5100 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and D5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AV200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D5100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.