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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced very close to the S2950 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV250 grades against the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm S2950

 AV250 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S2950 AV250 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S2950

 AV250 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers external 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) and the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 compared to the S2950.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S2950 is 94 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S2950.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
32
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as FinePix AV255 FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $330