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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was manufactured 8 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the AV250 scores vs the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon Z7

 AV250 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Z7 AV250 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 92 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon Z7

 AV250 Z7 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 provides exterior 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 Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the AV250 and the Z7.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Z7 is 94 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Z7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
has manual focus
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Nikon Z7 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Z7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Z7
Other name FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-08-23
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC XQD card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $2,797