Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250
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![Canon PowerShot S120 front Canon PowerShot S120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S120/Canon-S120-front.jpg)
![FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250/FujiFilm-AV250-front.jpg)
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Canon S110
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and AV250 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The S120 was brought out 2 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S120 scores versus the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm AV250
S120 | AV250 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon S120
AV250 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm AV250
S120 | AV250 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S120 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 vs the AV250.
![Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.
![Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and AV250.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-AV250-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217 gr (0.48 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 180 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $160 |