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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 22 months prior to the AV250 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS grades against the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SD960 IS AV250 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SD960 IS

 AV250 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SD960 IS AV250 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS against the AV250.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and AV250 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and AV250.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
good max aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $160