FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 4 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV200 matches up against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the AV200 vs the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and SH-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.