Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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94 Imaging
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
SX10 IS | AV250 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX10 IS
AV250 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm AV250
SX10 IS | AV250 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |