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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 13 months before the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AV250 scores vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony WX70

 AV250 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WX70 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX70

 AV250 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior measurements 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 versus the WX70.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
30
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
33
great max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony WX70
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony WX70
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 240 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $242