FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe AV250 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 scores versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX99
AV250 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm AV250
HX99 | AV250 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | January 2011 | More modern by 93 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX99
AV250 | HX99 |
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the HX99.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and HX99.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Also referred to as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $469 |