FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon P7800

Following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was brought out 3 years prior to the P7800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AV250 scores versus the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon P7800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the AV250 against the P7800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and P7800.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AV250 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.