FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170
94 Imaging
38 Features
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99 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AV250 was announced very close to the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AV250 matches up versus the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung PL170
AV250 | PL170 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm AV250
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung PL170
AV250 | PL170 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AV250 against the PL170.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and PL170 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and PL170.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung PL170 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | () |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $175 |