FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

The AV250 was unveiled around the same time to the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
AV250 | Fujifilm F500 EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm F500 EXR | AV250 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
AV250 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The AV250 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Also Known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | - | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $160 | $430 |