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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was introduced 13 months prior to the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AV250 scores against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX10V

 AV250 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm AV250

 HX10V AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX10V

 AV250 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical measurements 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 Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AV250 compared to the HX10V.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
32
great max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Alternate name FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $616