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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV250 scores vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 AV250 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-630 iHS AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 AV250 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 against the TG-630 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
29
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
30
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
good max aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $200