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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was unveiled 8 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AV250 matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2002Newer by 103 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k117kCrisper display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm S2 Pro AV250 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 94 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer AV250 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (850g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
50
lighter than average in class (850g)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2002-08-02
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $2,000