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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 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
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 2 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the AV250 scores vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony G3

 AV250 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm AV250

 G3 AV250 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony G3

 AV250 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 vs the G3.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and G3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger AV250 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
33
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $200