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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was manufactured at a similar time to the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AV250 grades against the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SZ-10

 AV250 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SZ-10 AV250 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-10

 AV250 SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 against the SZ-10.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
33
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus SZ-10
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $300