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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 3 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AV250 scores against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SZ-15

 AV250 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SZ-15 AV250 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-15

 AV250 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AV250 versus the SZ-15.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
30
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
62
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
68
lighter than average in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus SZ-15
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $200