Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Released September 2018
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AV255

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years after the AV250 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX70 HS scores versus the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm AV250
SX70 HS | AV250 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 94 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX70 HS
AV250 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm AV250
SX70 HS | AV250 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the AV250.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and AV250 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and AV250.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Alternative name | - | FinePix AV255 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608 gr (1.34 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 325 shots | 180 shots |
Battery style | Built-in | AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $160 |