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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica Digilux 3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was released 4 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the Digilux 3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Leica Digilux 3

 AV250 Digilux 3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2006Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Digilux 3 AV250 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica Digilux 3

 AV250 Digilux 3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Leica Digilux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 vs the Digilux 3.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Digilux 3 is 94 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Digilux 3.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AV250 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AV250 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography highlights
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
50
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography highlights
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Leica Digilux 3
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Leica Digilux 3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Leica Digilux 3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Leica Digilux 3
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s B+s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $1,999