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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 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 XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the AV200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The AV200 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AV200 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AV200 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm AV200

 XZ-2 iHS AV200 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AV200 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 offers outer measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the AV200 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm AV200 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
56
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
61
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (346 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
36
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (346g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 346 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 180 images 340 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $450