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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm S8200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AV250 grades against the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S8200

 AV250 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm S8200 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8200

 AV250 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 offers physical 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 S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 and the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm S8200 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm S8200.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
30
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography info
32
great maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others (670g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $450