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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 13 months before the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AV250 grades vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AV250 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-820 iHS AV250 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 AV250 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external measurements 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-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 and the TG-820 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
58
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
32
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $500