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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and M550 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 13 months after the M550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the AV250 grades vs the M550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Kodak M550

 AV250 M550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the FujiFilm AV250

 M550 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M550

 AV250 M550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers physical dimensions 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 Kodak M550 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 versus Kodak M550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 compared to the M550.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and M550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and M550.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer AV250 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Kodak M550 Travel photography info
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
33
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M550
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Kodak EasyShare M550
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $119