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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 24 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AV250 matches up vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung WB30F

 AV250 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm AV250

 WB30F AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB30F

 AV250 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the WB30F.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and WB30F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung WB30F
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $180