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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 matches up against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony S930

 AV250 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S930 AV250 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S930

 AV250 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 compared to the S930.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S930.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Sony S930
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
33
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $219