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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 12 months prior to the W620 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AV250 matches up versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W620

 AV250 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W620 AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W620

 AV250 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 compared to the W620.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and W620.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 220 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $102