Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the AV250 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS vs the AV250.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and AV250.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern A3500 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.