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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm F500 EXR AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
33
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
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