FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe AV250 was introduced 19 months prior to the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| AV250 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm AV250
| SP-820UZ | AV250 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| AV250 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 vs the SP-820UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (485g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
pretty wide (22mm)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (485g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Also called | FinePix AV255 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $299 |