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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm SL300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 12 months before the Fujifilm SL300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AV250 scores vs the Fujifilm SL300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm SL300

 AV250 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm SL300 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL300

 AV250 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior 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) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 and the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm SL300 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
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 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 300 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $280