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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The AV250 was revealed 13 months before the NX200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung NX200

 AV250 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the FujiFilm AV250

 NX200 AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX200

 AV250 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 against the NX200.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and NX200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and NX200.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AV250 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Samsung NX200
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung NX200
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung NX200
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $818