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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was launched 16 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AV250 scores versus the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AV250 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-1 iHS AV250 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 AV250 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
32
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $399