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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was revealed 13 months later than the ST100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AV250 scores versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung ST100

 AV250 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ST100 AV250 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST100

 AV250 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 and the ST100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and ST100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher AV250 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Samsung ST100
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
60
has touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung ST100
Other name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $250