FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm S8500

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AV250 scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm S8500 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.