FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AV250 was announced 23 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm Z30
AV250 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the FujiFilm AV250
Fujifilm Z30 | AV250 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm Z30
AV250 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior measurements 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 Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AV250 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Also called as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 3 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 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, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $150 |