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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was announced very close to the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus XZ-1

 AV250 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 XZ-1 AV250 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-1

 AV250 XZ-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 vs the XZ-1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and XZ-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV250 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography details
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (275g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (320 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
62
great battery (320 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (275 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (320 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (275g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus XZ-1
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 275g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 180 images 320 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $567