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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the AV250 scores vs the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S30

 AV250 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S30 AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S30

 AV250 S30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the S30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S30.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AV250 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm AV250 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Nikon S30 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
25
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
23
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S30
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type AA AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $119