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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 24 months after the L20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AV250 matches up versus the L20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L20

 AV250 L20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 L20 AV250 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L20

 AV250 L20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 against the L20.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and L20 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and L20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher AV250 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
33
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Nikon L20 Vlogging features
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix L20
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $120