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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
65
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 6 months before the AV250 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX20 IS AV250 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX20 IS

 AV250 SX20 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX20 IS AV250 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS versus the AV250.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and AV250 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and AV250.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (600g)
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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great maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
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great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also referred to as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 600g (1.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $160