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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 4 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the AV200 matches up versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus TG-3

 AV200 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 TG-3 AV200 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus TG-3

 AV200 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 and the TG-3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
29
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
73
good battery power (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus Tough TG-3
Alternate name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $350