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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Samsung PL170
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung PL170

 AV250 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm AV250

 PL170 AV250 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung PL170

 AV250 PL170 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Samsung PL170 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL170 Vlogging advice
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung PL170
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