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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was brought out 12 months prior to the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 grades versus the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus VG-160

 AV250 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm AV250

 VG-160 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VG-160

 AV250 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 versus the VG-160.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and VG-160.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (165 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (165 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus VG-160
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 165 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $90