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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 3 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AV200 scores versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony WX300

 AV200 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WX300 AV200 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony WX300

 AV200 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 provides external 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) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 and the WX300.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Sony WX300
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $330