FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W230

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 23 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV200 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AV200 compared to the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and W230.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV200 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AV200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.