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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 6 months before the HX7V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the AV200 matches up against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony HX7V

 AV200 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm AV200

 HX7V AV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony HX7V

 AV200 HX7V 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 compared to the HX7V.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Alternative name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $499