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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 23 months after the SL820 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AV250 grades versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung SL820

 AV250 SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SL820 AV250 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung SL820

 AV250 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 and the SL820.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer AV250 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
33
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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