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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 4 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AV250 scores against the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SH-1

 AV250 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SH-1 AV250 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SH-1

 AV250 SH-1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer 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 SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the SH-1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and SH-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
37
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $349