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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was announced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm F550 EXR AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The AV250 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 215 grams (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 All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $450