FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX500
AV250 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm AV250
WX500 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX500
AV250 | WX500 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |