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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S3200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled very close to the S3200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the AV250 grades versus the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm S3200

 AV250 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S3200 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S3200

 AV250 S3200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical 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) and the FujiFilm S3200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 against the S3200.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S3200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and S3200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
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good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also Known as FinePix AV255 FinePix S3250
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 images 300 images
Battery type AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $190