FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The AV250 was announced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AV250 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
AV250 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm AV250
Galaxy Camera 2 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
AV250 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AV250 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Also Known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $160 | $400 |