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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Fujifilm Z30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm Z30

 AV250 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm Z30 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm Z30

 AV250 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
32
good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm Z30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm FinePix Z30
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