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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the AV250 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX230 HS grades versus the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX230 HS AV250 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX230 HS

 AV250 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX230 HS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm AV250 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the AV250.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and AV250 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and AV250.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
30
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
61
lighter than competition in class (223g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $160