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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 12 months before the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV250 grades against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AV250 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm AV250

 SP-620 UZ AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AV250 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $199