Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV255

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm AV250, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the AV250 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX210 IS grades versus the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
SX210 IS | AV250 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX210 IS
AV250 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm AV250
SX210 IS | AV250 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm AV250 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the AV250.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and AV250 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and AV250.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 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 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 photographs |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $226 | $160 |