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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AV250 scores against the Fujifilm S5 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2007More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm S5 Pro AV250 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 AV250 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 and the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 94 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV250 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm AV250 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (920 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
47
lighter than competition (920g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography factors
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2007-07-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 920 gr (2.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $548