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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced within a month of the S6100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AV250 scores vs the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S6100

 AV250 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S6100 AV250 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S6100

 AV250 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, 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") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 versus the S6100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and S6100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
64
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $195