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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 6 months prior to the HX7V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV250 matches up versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX7V

 AV250 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm AV250

 HX7V AV250 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX7V

 AV250 HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the HX7V.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and HX7V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 208g (0.46 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 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $499