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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 A3500 IS AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A3500 IS

 AV250 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 A3500 IS AV250 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm AV250 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

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

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (135g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (135g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 pictures 180 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $115 $160