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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 12 months later than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AV250 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 AV250 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm AV250

 SP-600 UZ AV250 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 AV250 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical 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) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and SP-600 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger AV250 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
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great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
29
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $189