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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 13 months before the L26 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AV250 grades versus the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L26

 AV250 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm AV250

 L26 AV250 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L26

 AV250 L26 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the AV250 versus the L26.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and L26.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
30
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix L26
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 200 shots
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $70