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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 7 months after the JZ500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AV250 grades versus the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 AV250 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 JZ500 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm JZ500

 AV250 JZ500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the JZ500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and JZ500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and JZ500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher AV250 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm JZ500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $230