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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 13 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV200 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AV200 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the FujiFilm AV200

 TG-820 iHS AV200 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AV200 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 versus the TG-820 iHS.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AV200 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $500