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Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
56
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
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
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Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 5D MII versus FujiFilm AV250, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and AV250 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 5D MII was announced 23 months prior to the AV250 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MII scores vs the AV250 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the FujiFilm AV250

 5D MII AV250 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon 5D MII

 AV250 5D MII 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and FujiFilm AV250

 5D MII AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII has got outer measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MII versus FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MII and the AV250.

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and AV250 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and AV250.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MII will give greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
55
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
32
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
29
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark II FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-13 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 5616 x 3744 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1815 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 shots 180 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,190 $160