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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 24 months after the Fujifilm A100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV250 matches up vs the Fujifilm A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm A100

 AV250 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm A100 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm A100

 AV250 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 against the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm A100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 grams (0.37 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $0