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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 7 months later than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AV250 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung HZ35W

 AV250 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm AV250

 HZ35W AV250 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung HZ35W

 AV250 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 versus the HZ35W.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger AV250 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
33
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $300