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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W730 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AV250 grades vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W730

 AV250 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W730 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W730

 AV250 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior dimensions 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 and the W730.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Sony W730 Vlogging details
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $138