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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and AV250 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was introduced within a month of the AV250 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G12 matches up against the AV250 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm AV250

 G12 AV250 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon G12

 AV250 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm AV250

 G12 AV250 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 vs the AV250.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and AV250 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and AV250.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (401g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (401 grams)
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Other name - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 180 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $160