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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 6 months prior to the WX30 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 matches up versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX30

 AV250 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WX30 AV250 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX30

 AV250 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 versus the WX30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
33
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony WX30
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $259