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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 23 months after the S950 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AV200 scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony S950

 AV200 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S950 AV200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony S950

 AV200 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV200 vs the S950.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AV200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Sony S950
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Sony S950
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Sony S950
27
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Sony S950
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $130