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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 7 years before the W300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AV250 scores against the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon W300

 AV250 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W300 AV250 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon W300

 AV250 W300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 vs the W300.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and W300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Nikon W300 Sports photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon W300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix W300
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 shots
Battery style AA Built-in
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $387