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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 21 months earlier than the AV250 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up against the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX1 IS AV250 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX1 IS

 AV250 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX1 IS AV250 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the AV250.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and AV250 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and AV250.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
57
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no mic support
heavier than average (615 grams)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $160