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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AV250, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 2 years after the AV250 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the AV250 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX160 IS AV250 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX160 IS

 AV250 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX160 IS AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AV250 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the AV250.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and AV250 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and AV250.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX160 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
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incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
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great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (291 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 shots 180 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $160