FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-2

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 5 years earlier than the SH-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV200 matches up vs the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 features exterior 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) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 compared to the SH-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and SH-2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and SH-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.