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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon A3400 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 14 months after the AV250 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 A3400 IS AV250 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3400 IS

 AV250 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 A3400 IS AV250 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the AV250.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and AV250.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A3400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (126 grams)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
good max aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 pictures 180 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $160