FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP
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![FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250/FujiFilm-AV250-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 550WP front Olympus Stylus 550WP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-550WP/Olympus-550WP-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The AV250 was launched 2 years after the 550WP which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AV250 grades against the 550WP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus 550WP
AV250 | 550WP | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm AV250
550WP | AV250 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus 550WP
AV250 | 550WP | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside 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) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the 550WP.
![FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.
![FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and 550WP.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AV250 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-vs-Olympus-Stylus-550WP-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also referred to as | FinePix AV255 | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $160 | $399 |