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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Later Model is Canon S95
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon S90 and FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and AV250 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was launched 9 months earlier than the AV250 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S90 scores against the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S90 AV250 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon S90

 AV250 S90 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and FujiFilm AV250

 S90 AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the AV250.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and AV250.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm AV250 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older S90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
63
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
32
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging details
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot S90FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $160