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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AV250 scores vs the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-4

 AV250 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-4 AV250 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 51 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-4

 AV250 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 versus the TG-4.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Tough TG-4
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 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 rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photos 380 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $379