FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AV250 was unveiled 12 months before the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung WB850F
AV250 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm AV250
WB850F | AV250 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB850F
AV250 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and WB850F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung WB850F |
Otherwise known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $160 | $599 |