FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
AV250 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250
TG-820 iHS | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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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 |