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Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released around the same time to the AV250 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS scores against the AV250 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 A3200 IS AV250 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3200 IS

 AV250 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 A3200 IS AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS vs the AV250.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and AV250.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
72
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
fast max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 149g (0.33 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 180 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $160