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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV250 scores against the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm X20

 AV250 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm X20 AV250 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm X20

 AV250 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV250 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm AV250 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
61
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm X20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm X20
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm X20
Alternate name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 353 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 photos 270 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $500