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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 3 years after the AV250 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades versus the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX520 HS AV250 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX520 HS

 AV250 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX520 HS AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the AV250.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and AV250 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and AV250.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
55
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
33
very good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also Known as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 441 grams (0.97 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 180 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $219 $160