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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
85
Overall
68

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Renewed by Sony A58
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly close but the AV200 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was introduced 20 months earlier than the A57 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AV200 grades versus the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Sony A57

 AV200 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the FujiFilm AV200

 A57 AV200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A57

 AV200 A57 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV200 and the A57.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and A57 is 94 and 64 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and A57.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV200 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A57 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Sony A57 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Sony A57 Sports photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Sony A57 Travel photography advice
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A57 Landscape photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Sony A57
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Sony A57
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Sony SLT-A57
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-09-13
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 618 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 180 images 550 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $1,000