FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3300

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 13 months earlier than the S3300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV250 grades versus the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides exterior measurements 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 S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 and the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S3300.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.