• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AV200 advantages over Sony WX500

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 390 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    168g vs 236g
    Lighter weight

Sony WX500 advantages over Fujifilm AV200

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm A220
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Fujifilm A220

Sony WX500
Fujifilm A220
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony WX500 vs Fujifilm A220

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm AV200
Pentax E90
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Pentax E90

Sony WX500
Pentax E90
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony WX500 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Fujifilm AV100

Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm AV100
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Fujifilm AV100

Sony WX500
Fujifilm AV100
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony WX500 vs Fujifilm AV100

Compared to Sony HX90V

Fujifilm AV200
Sony HX90V
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Sony HX90V

Sony WX500
Sony HX90V
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony WX500 vs Sony HX90V

Compared to Sony HX80

Fujifilm AV200
Sony HX80
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Sony HX80

Sony WX500
Sony HX80
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony WX500 vs Sony HX80

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