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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 4 months later than the S8100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the AV250 scores vs the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S8100

 AV250 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S8100 AV250 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S8100

 AV250 S8100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the AV250 and the S8100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and S8100.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Nikon S8100
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S8100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 220 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $299