FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26
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93 Imaging
39 Features
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L26
AV250 | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm AV250
L26 | AV250 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L26
AV250 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon L26 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |