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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV205
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AV200 scores against the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus SH-3

 AV200 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SH-3 AV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-3

 AV200 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has physical 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) and the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 versus the SH-3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and SH-3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 380 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $579