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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was manufactured 24 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AV250 grades versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony H50

 AV250 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm AV250

 H50 AV250 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H50

 AV250 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 against the H50.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer AV250 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Sony H50
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (547 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.37 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $80