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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was revealed 6 years before the Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV250 matches up vs the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sigma Quattro

 AV250 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the FujiFilm AV250

 Quattro AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma Quattro

 AV250 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AV250 compared to the Quattro.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and Quattro is 94 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and Quattro.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AV250 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
70
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
55
environment proof
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
22
supports face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (625g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sigma Quattro
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sigma sd Quattro
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $738