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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 13 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX150

 AV250 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WX150 AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX150

 AV250 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 against the WX150.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WX150.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
71
lighter than average (133g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX150
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (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 240 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $300