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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was manufactured 13 months after the S2100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the AV250 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony S2100

 AV250 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S2100 AV250 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S2100

 AV250 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & 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 employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 against the S2100.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony S2100
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S2100
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $0