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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the AV250 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS grades vs the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX10 IS AV250 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX10 IS

 AV250 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX10 IS AV250 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS against the AV250.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and AV250 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and AV250.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect autofocus
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (600g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
34
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
52
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (600g)
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very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $160