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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The AV200 was launched 5 years after the GX-1S which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the AV200 grades against the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Samsung GX-1S

 AV200 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2006More modern by 61 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the FujiFilm AV200

 GX-1S AV200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung GX-1S

 AV200 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV200 versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV200 against the GX-1S.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm AV200 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AV200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung GX-1S
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Samsung GX-1S
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $850