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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The AV250 was revealed 7 months after the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AV250 grades vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX5

 AV250 HX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm AV250

 HX5 AV250 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX5

 AV250 HX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 compared to the HX5.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and HX5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm AV250 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AV250 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Sony HX5
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Sony HX5 Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony HX5
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $275