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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 grades versus the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AV250 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-850 iHS AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AV250 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical 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 TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 and the TG-850 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
72
good battery life (330 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
50
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photos 330 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $250