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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 18 months later than the Fujifilm A170 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AV250 grades against the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm A170

 AV250 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm A170 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm A170

 AV250 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior measurements 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 A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 vs the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm A170 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and Fujifilm A170.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher AV250 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $80