Canon A800 vs FujiFilm AV250

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A800 versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced very close to the AV250 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the A800 matches up versus the AV250 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A800 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 versus FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the AV250.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and AV250.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.