FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A700

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the AV200 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The AV200 was introduced 3 years later than the A700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AV200 matches up against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 and the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and A700.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV200 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm AV200 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.