Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV255

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and AV250 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The G15 was announced 21 months later than the AV250 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 scores vs the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm AV250
G15 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon G15
AV250 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm AV250
G15 | AV250 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 features outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the AV250.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and AV250 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and AV250.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm AV250 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix AV255 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 180 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $160 |