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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 2 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AV200 matches up versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony G3

 AV200 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 G3 AV200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony G3

 AV200 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 provides 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) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 and the G3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger AV200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery format 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $200