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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV250 was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AV250 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Fujifilm X30

 AV250 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Fujifilm X30 AV250 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm X30

 AV250 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 versus the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Fujifilm X30.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV250 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
62
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Fujifilm X30
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.37 pounds) 423 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $499