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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV250 scores against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX500

 AV250 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WX500 AV250 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX500

 AV250 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 against the WX500.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and WX500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
71
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
32
fast max aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.37 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $348