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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 18 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV200 scores against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Samsung SL720

 AV200 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SL720 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung SL720

 AV200 SL720 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the AV200 against the SL720.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and SL720.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern AV200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (168g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (168g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 PL70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.37 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $119