FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5
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95 Imaging
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony WX5
AV200 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm AV200
WX5 | AV200 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony WX5
AV200 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |