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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 6 months after the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the AV200 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Samsung PL200

 AV200 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm AV200

 PL200 AV200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung PL200

 AV200 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the AV200 compared to the PL200.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and PL200.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Samsung PL200
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung PL200
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Samsung PL200
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $0