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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 24 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AV250 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-830 iHS AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 AV250 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 vs the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Other name FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $0