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Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 2 years after the AV250 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1400 scores versus the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the FujiFilm AV250

 A1400 AV250 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A1400

 AV250 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and FujiFilm AV250

 A1400 AV250 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the AV250.

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and AV250.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger A1400 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A1400FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Body design 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 168 grams (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 150 shots 180 shots
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $160