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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 13 months later than the W370 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV250 matches up vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W370

 AV250 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W370 AV250 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W370

 AV250 W370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 versus the W370.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and W370.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W370
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $230