FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was launched 15 months before the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AV200 scores vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 features external 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) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 vs the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AV200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.