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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV200 matches up vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony HX50V

 AV200 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm AV200

 HX50V AV200 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony HX50V

 AV200 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV200 and the HX50V.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
29
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
56
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 400 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $439