FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P7000
- Later Model is Nikon P7700

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The AV250 was launched 13 months before the P7100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV250 grades versus the P7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon P7100
AV250 | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the FujiFilm AV250
P7100 | AV250 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P7100
AV250 | P7100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 compared to the P7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and P7100 is 94 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and P7100.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The AV250 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm AV250 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Alternative name | FinePix AV255 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | 350 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $750 |