FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AV250 was manufactured at a similar time to the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV250 grades vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
AV250 | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm AV250
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SZ-30MR
AV250 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and SZ-30MR is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and SZ-30MR.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Also called | FinePix AV255 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $160 | $279 |