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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AV250 matches up against the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S3500

 AV250 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S3500 AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S3500

 AV250 S3500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the S3500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S3500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Nikon S3500
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
32
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $85