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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AV250 scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm SL240

 AV250 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm SL240 AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL240

 AV250 Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Fujifilm SL240 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $280