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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon S120
(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
FujiFilm AV250
(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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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S120 AV250 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon S120

 AV250 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm AV250

 S120 AV250 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (217g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
67
has focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (217 grams)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix AV250
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