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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
FujiFilm AV250
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 A3100 IS AV250 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3100 IS

 AV250 A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 A3100 IS AV250 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
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