FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the AV250 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior measurements 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 NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the AV250 and the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and NX30.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AV250 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.