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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was manufactured 18 months after the S1000pj which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S1000pj

 AV250 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the FujiFilm AV250

 S1000pj AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1000pj

 AV250 S1000pj 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer dimensions 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 S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1000pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 and the S1000pj.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S1000pj is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and S1000pj.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern AV250 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1000pj
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Other name FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $289