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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F900EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The AV250 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm F900EXR AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F900EXR

 AV250 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F900EXR has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The AV250 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older AV250 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
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very good 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 mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
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very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm F900EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR II
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $380