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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was released 4 years earlier than the P340 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV250 grades vs the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon P340

 AV250 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the FujiFilm AV250

 P340 AV250 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P340

 AV250 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the P340.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and P340 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and P340.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AV250 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AV250 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Nikon P340 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Nikon P340 Travel photography information
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon P340
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P340
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix P340
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life 180 shots 220 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $380