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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Fujifilm S8300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm S8300

 AV250 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm S8300 AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8300

 AV250 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (670g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix S8300
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