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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was manufactured 24 months before the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the AV200 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 AV200 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SZ-16 iHS AV200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 AV200 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with external 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AV200 against the SZ-16 iHS.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
56
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Alternative name FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-6.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 images 220 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $230