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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm AV250, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 20 months before the AV250 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the AV250 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX200 IS AV250 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX200 IS

 AV250 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX200 IS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the AV250.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and AV250 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and AV250.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternate name - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $160