FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon AW110

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 3 years before the AW110 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AV250 grades against the AW110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the AW110.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and AW110 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and AW110.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.