FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SZ-11
AV250 | SZ-11 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm AV250
SZ-11 | AV250 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-11
AV250 | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |