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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX60 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years after the AV250 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the AV250 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX50 HS AV250 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX50 HS

 AV250 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX50 HS AV250 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the AV250.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and AV250 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and AV250.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (595g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (595g)
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 None 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 595g (1.31 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots 180 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $160