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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 21 months after the AV250 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR1000 AV250 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 AV250 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR1000 AV250 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the AV250.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and AV250 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and AV250.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
70
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 470 images 180 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $160