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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the AV250 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The AV250 was released 4 months after the NX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the AV250 scores vs the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung NX100

 AV250 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 NX100 AV250 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX100

 AV250 NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 and the NX100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and NX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AV250 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
62
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
66
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
32
good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
has image stabilization
has face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung NX100
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 180 shots 420 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $386