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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 4 months before the P300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV250 grades versus the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon P300

 AV250 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 P300 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P300

 AV250 P300 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 and the P300.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and P300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Nikon P300 Travel photography info
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Nikon P300 Vlogging info
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix P300
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 240 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $500