FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S1

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AV250 matches up against the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external 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 S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 against the Fujifilm S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm S1 is 94 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.