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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AV250 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm AV250

 Galaxy Camera 2 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 AV250 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
73
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
33
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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