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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS versus FujiFilm AV250, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 20 months after the AV250 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX500 IS grades versus the AV250 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX500 IS AV250 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX500 IS

 AV250 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX500 IS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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 SX500 IS 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 dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the AV250.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and AV250 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and AV250.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (195 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (195 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (195 shots)
no Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $160