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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV250 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AV250 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-2 iHS AV250 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 AV250 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 and the TG-2 iHS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
30
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
32
great max aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Alternate name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $380