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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV200 was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the AV200 grades vs the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 AV200 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SZ-15 AV200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-15

 AV200 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 against the SZ-15.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
27
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus SZ-15
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $200