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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AV250 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm AV250

 XZ-2 iHS AV250 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AV250 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (340 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography advice
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
61
great battery life (340 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (346 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
36
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (346g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 346 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $450