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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 versus Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 12 months before the Fujifilm XP50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AV250 scores vs the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm XP50

 AV250 Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm XP50 AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm XP50

 AV250 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 against the Fujifilm XP50.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm XP50 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
30
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm XP50
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range - 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 gr (0.37 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $180