• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm AV100 advantages over Samsung NX200

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Samsung NX200 advantages over Fujifilm AV100

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.6 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    11 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 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

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.

  • Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm A220
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
Samsung NX200
Fujifilm A220
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm AV100
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
Samsung NX200
Pentax E90
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm AV200

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm AV200
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Samsung NX200
Fujifilm AV200
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Fujifilm AV100
Sony NEX-C3
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $559
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Samsung NX200
Sony NEX-C3
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • More pixels
  • $559
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Fujifilm AV100
Sony NEX-5N
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Samsung NX200
Sony NEX-5N
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
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