Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A3100 IS was unveiled 12 months before the AV250 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up against the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
A3100 IS | AV250 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3100 IS
AV250 | A3100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AV250
A3100 IS | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AV250 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS against the AV250.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and AV250 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and AV250.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 180 photographs |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $159 | $160 |