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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV250 was unveiled 6 months after the F300EXR so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 scores versus the F300EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 AV250 F300EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm AV250

 F300EXR AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 AV250 F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 compared to the F300EXR.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and F300EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and F300EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm AV250 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 FinePix F305EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $280