FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 12 months before the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside 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) while the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 and the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and SZ-12 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and SZ-12.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.