FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outer 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 XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV250 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AV250 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.