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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 2 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 scores versus the AV250 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm AV250

 A2500 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A2500

 AV250 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm AV250

 A2500 AV250 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 compared to the AV250.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and AV250.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A2500FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternative name - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 (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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 photos 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $109 $160