Fujifilm's 2011 AA-powered budget compact — 14MP CCD, 3x 32-96mm zoom, 2.7in LCD, SD cards, sold as AV205 too
The Fujifilm FinePix AV200 was announced on 5 January 2011 as part of the AV line, the AA-battery budget arm of Fujifilm's compact range that effectively replaced the old A series. In some markets it was sold as the FinePix AV205. It sat at the very bottom of the 2011 line-up, aimed at first-time and gift buyers.
It combined a 14-megapixel CCD with a 3x zoom covering 32-96mm equivalent and a 2.7in LCD. Features ran to scene modes, Automatic Scene Recognition, face detection and a panorama mode, with images stored on SD/SDHC cards. Two AA batteries give a CIPA-rated 180 shots, with alkaline, lithium and NiMH cells all usable.
This is a camera for buyers who value convenience over refinement: no proprietary charger to lose, cheap cards, and idiot-proof automation. The dense 14MP sensor means noise arrives early as ISO climbs, so treat it as a daylight and flash-range snapshot tool, or a low-stakes starter camera for a child.
AA power sidesteps the dead-proprietary-battery problem that kills many old compacts — carry NiMH rechargeables for the best life. Check the battery door latch, a weak point on cheap AA compacts, look for corrosion on the contacts, and confirm the zoom extends without hesitation and the LCD is unmarked.