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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AV250 grades versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung NX1

 AV250 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 NX1 AV250 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX1

 AV250 NX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 offers physical 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) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 vs the NX1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and NX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung NX1
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $1,500