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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1200pj, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 7 months earlier than the S1200pj and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the AV250 scores vs the S1200pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S1200pj

 AV250 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the FujiFilm AV250

 S1200pj AV250 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1200pj

 AV250 S1200pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 versus the S1200pj.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S1200pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S1200pj.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older AV250 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography details
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S1200pj
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 186g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $499