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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV200 was announced 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the AV200 matches up vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony WX5

 AV200 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WX5 AV200 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony WX5

 AV200 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has physical dimensions 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV200 versus the WX5.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and WX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent AV200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Sony WX5
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Other name FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $250