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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 12 months earlier than the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 matches up against the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus VR-340

 AV250 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm AV250

 VR-340 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VR-340

 AV250 VR-340 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 vs the VR-340.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and VR-340.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
69
lighter than average (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
33
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus VR-340
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus VR-340
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $130