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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed within a month of the S4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AV250 grades against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the FujiFilm S4000

 AV250 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S4000 AV250 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S4000

 AV250 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 and the S4000.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S4000 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S4000.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
33
good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as FinePix AV255 FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $279