FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the AV250 scores vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher AV250 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.