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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 2 years after the Z915 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 scores vs the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Kodak Z915

 AV250 Z915 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Z915 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z915

 AV250 Z915 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 features exterior measurements 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 Kodak Z915 has specifications of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the Z915.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Z915 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Z915.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Kodak Z915 Sports photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
33
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z915
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 168g (0.37 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $200