Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
A3400 IS | AV250 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3400 IS
AV250 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and FujiFilm AV250
A3400 IS | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS versus FujiFilm AV250 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |