FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX7V
AV250 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm AV250
HX7V | AV250 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX7V
AV250 | HX7V | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |