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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AV250 matches up against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX50

 AV250 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WX50 AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX50

 AV250 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 against the WX50.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WX50.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Sony WX50
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony WX50
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 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 images 240 images
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 One One
Price at release $160 $250