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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 6 months earlier than the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AV250 matches up versus the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SZ-11

 AV250 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SZ-11 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-11

 AV250 SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 versus the SZ-11.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
30
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
32
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-11
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus SZ-11
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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 rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $253