FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
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 sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX100
| AV250 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 | September 2010 | Similar generation | |
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and NX100 is 94 and 88 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung 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 |