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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 4 years prior to the S5300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AV250 scores versus the S5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S5300

 AV250 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S5300 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S5300

 AV250 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S5300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the AV250 versus the S5300.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S5300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and S5300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
32
good max aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Nikon S5300 Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S5300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 180 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $180