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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was released 3 years earlier than the S31 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV250 scores against the S31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S31

 AV250 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S31 AV250 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S31

 AV250 S31 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 versus the S31.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S31.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Nikon S31
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Nikon S31 Sports photography factors
30
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Nikon S31 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Nikon S31 Landscape photography features
32
very good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $90