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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS grades versus the AV250 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX170 IS AV250 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX170 IS

 AV250 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX170 IS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the AV250.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and AV250 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and AV250.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 300 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $160