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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
FujiFilm AV250
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 5 years later than the AV250 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores versus the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX420 IS AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX420 IS

 AV250 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX420 IS AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the AV250.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and AV250 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and AV250.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (195 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (195 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (195 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternative name - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $160