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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV200 was announced 24 months prior to the SH-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV200 matches up against the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus SH-50

 AV200 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SH-50 AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-50

 AV200 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 has got external 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 Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the SH-50.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and SH-50 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and SH-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Olympus SH-50 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography features
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-50
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus SH-50
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 168 gr (0.37 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $300