Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 3 years after the AV250 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up against the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the AV250.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and AV250 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and AV250.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.