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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the AV200 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was announced 2 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AV200 grades against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony A350

 AV200 A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2008Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the FujiFilm AV200

 A350 AV200 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A350

 AV200 A350 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 features exterior dimensions 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 A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AV200 against the A350.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and A350.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The AV200 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent AV200 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Sony A350
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Sony A350
29
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A350
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2008-06-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $600