FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 24 months prior to the S6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AV250 scores vs the S6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 and the S6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and S6500.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.