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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Z950 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 7 months after the Z950 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 matches up vs the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Kodak Z950

 AV250 Z950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Z950 AV250 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z950

 AV250 Z950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 versus the Z950.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and Z950 is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Z950.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer AV250 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Kodak Z950
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography features
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak Z950
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 distance - 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model - KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $250