FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AV250 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The AV250 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.