Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm AV250

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.