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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 13 months after the 7040 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV250 grades vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus 7040

 AV250 7040 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the FujiFilm AV250

 7040 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus 7040

 AV250 7040 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers 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) while the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus 7040 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the 7040.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and 7040.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
33
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus 7040
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called FinePix AV255 mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $299