FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
AV250 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2002 | Newer by 103 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 117k | Crisper display (+113k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm S2 Pro | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
AV250 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | |
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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 |