FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was brought out 4 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AV200 scores versus the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has got 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) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the AV200 versus the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and NX3000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AV200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be behind in sensor tech.