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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 12 months after the S2800HD and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the AV250 grades versus the S2800HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 AV250 S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm AV250

 S2800HD AV250 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 AV250 S2800HD 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 against the S2800HD.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S2800HD is 94 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S2800HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent AV250 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
30
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
32
fast max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also Known as FinePix AV255 FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 180 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $260