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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 AV250 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm AV250

 Galaxy Camera AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 AV250 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung Galaxy Camera
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