FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
AV250 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm F550 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 F550 EXR
AV250 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | |
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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 |