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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 4 years earlier than the S3600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AV250 matches up against the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S3600

 AV250 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S3600 AV250 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S3600

 AV250 S3600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 against the S3600.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S3600.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $200