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Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon N and FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 2 years after the AV250 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the N matches up vs the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the FujiFilm AV250

 N AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon N

 AV250 N 

Common features in the Canon N and FujiFilm AV250

 N AV250 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the N versus the AV250.

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and AV250.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer N will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
72
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic support
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon N vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot NFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot N FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 180 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $160