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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was released 2 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AV200 matches up vs the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony A200

 AV200 A200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2008More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the FujiFilm AV200

 A200 AV200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A200

 AV200 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV200 versus the A200.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and A200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV200 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm AV200 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer AV200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Sony A200
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Sony A200 Travel photography advice
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Sony A200
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Sony A200 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A200
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $100