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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
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 SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 22 months prior to the AV250 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD970 IS scores vs the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SD970 IS AV250 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SD970 IS

 AV250 SD970 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SD970 IS AV250 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS versus the AV250.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and AV250 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and AV250.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternative name Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix AV255
Type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 160g (0.35 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 180 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $160