FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Overview
Let's look closer at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

The AV200 was introduced 20 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AV200 grades vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony A230
AV200 | A230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the FujiFilm AV200
A230 | AV200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A230
AV200 | A230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has got 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) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 and the A230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and A230.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm AV200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent AV200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Other name | FinePix AV205 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | 230 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $569 |