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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced around the same time to the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AV200 grades versus the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 AV200 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm AV200

 SZ-30MR AV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 AV200 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AV200 and the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and SZ-30MR is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 220 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $279