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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 24 months before the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AV200 matches up vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony W730

 AV200 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm AV200

 W730 AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony W730

 AV200 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has physical 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the W730.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Sony W730
56
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than others (122g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
28
megapixel count decent (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 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $138