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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV250 was announced 10 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AV250 matches up vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony ZV-1

 AV250 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZV-1 AV250 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2011Newer by 114 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony ZV-1

 AV250 ZV-1 

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 versus the ZV-1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and ZV-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
81
lighter than others (294g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than others (294g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony ZV-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony ZV-1
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $750