Clicky

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S1800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The AV250 was manufactured 12 months after the S1800 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV250 matches up vs the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm S1800

 AV250 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S1800 AV250 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S1800

 AV250 S1800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external 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) while the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 vs the S1800.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S1800 is 94 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and S1800.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S1800
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called as FinePix AV255 FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $180