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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S33 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV250 scores against the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S33

 AV250 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S33 AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S33

 AV250 S33 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides external 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 S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 against the S33.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S33 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S33.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm AV250 will resolve more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Nikon S33 Travel photography info
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
58
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (221g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S33
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S33
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $150