Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched 14 months later than the AV250 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the A4000 IS grades vs the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
A4000 IS | AV250 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A4000 IS
AV250 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm AV250
A4000 IS | AV250 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS versus the AV250.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and AV250.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A4000 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 images | 180 images |
Battery type | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $160 |