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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The AV250 was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm IS Pro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AV250 scores vs the Fujifilm IS Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2007More recent by 43 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm IS Pro AV250 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm IS Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm IS Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm IS Pro.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Fujifilm IS Pro is 94 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm IS Pro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV250 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will render greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger AV250 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (920g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography details
30
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
47
lighter than competition (920 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging advice
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm IS Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2007-07-13
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 920g (2.03 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $0