FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AV250 was revealed 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AV250 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S8300
AV250 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm S8300 | AV250 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8300
AV250 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm S8300 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm S8300.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
Also called | FinePix AV255 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $160 | $200 |