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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a complete review of the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 2 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the AV250 scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W220

 AV250 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W220 AV250 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W220

 AV250 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 vs the W220.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and W220.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern AV250 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Sony W220
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
33
great max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W220
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Alternate name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $160