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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony A230

 AV200 A230 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the FujiFilm AV200

 A230 AV200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A230

 AV200 A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A230 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
Sony A230 Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Sony A230 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A230
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
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