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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm AV250, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 4 years after the AV250 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades vs the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX610 HS AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX610 HS

 AV250 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX610 HS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the AV250.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and AV250 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and AV250.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (191g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called - FinePix AV255
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos 180 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $214 $160