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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was manufactured 23 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony S950

 AV250 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S950 AV250 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S950

 AV250 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 vs the S950.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AV250 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $130