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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and C (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The AV250 was launched 3 years earlier than the C which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AV250 scores against the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Leica C

 AV250 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the FujiFilm AV250

 C AV250 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica C

 AV250 C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AV250 and the C.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and C is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and C.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AV250 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Leica C Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Leica C
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Leica C Sports photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Leica C
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Leica C Landscape photography advice
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Leica C Vlogging advice
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Leica C
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Leica C
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Leica C
Also Known as FinePix AV255 Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $1,299