FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm J30

Below is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV250 scores versus the Fujifilm J30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the Fujifilm J30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm J30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent AV250 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.