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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was announced 3 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the AV250 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX600 HS AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX600 HS

 AV250 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX600 HS AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS versus the AV250.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and AV250.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX600 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $160