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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AV250 matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm JX500

 AV250 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm JX500 AV250 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm JX500

 AV250 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 and the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Fujifilm JX500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
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 very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $90