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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 13 months later than the Tough-3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AV250 scores versus the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 AV250 Tough-3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Tough-3000 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus Tough-3000

 AV250 Tough-3000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 versus the Tough-3000.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer AV250 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus Tough-3000
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $0