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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1300 versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 14 months later than the AV250 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1300 scores vs the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 A1300 AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A1300

 AV250 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and FujiFilm AV250

 A1300 AV250 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 versus FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the AV250.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and AV250.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
64
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
great max aperture (f)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A1300FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 images 180 images
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $160