Canon G16 vs FujiFilm AV250

Here is a extensive review of the Canon G16 and FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and AV250 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 2 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G16 scores vs the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 and FujiFilm AV250 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 versus the AV250.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and AV250 is 85 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and AV250.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm AV250 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G16 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.