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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled very close to the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AV250 matches up versus the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-610

 AV250 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-610 AV250 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-610

 AV250 TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the AV250 against the TG-610.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-610.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
33
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-610
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus TG-610
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 210 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $223