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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
FujiFilm AV250
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 A4000 IS AV250 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon A4000 IS

 AV250 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 A4000 IS AV250 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

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

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
30
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (175 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (175 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
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