FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, 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-16 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 24 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the AV250 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.