FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm JX500
AV250 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm JX500 | AV250 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm JX500
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |