FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The AV250 was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AV250 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
AV250 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm AV250
Galaxy Camera | AV250 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
AV250 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Other name | FinePix AV255 | Wi-Fi |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 300 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $160 | $450 |