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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung WB850F

 AV250 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm AV250

 WB850F AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB850F

 AV250 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung WB850F
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