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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX700 HS AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX700 HS

 AV250 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX700 HS AV250 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
65
lighter than others (269g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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great max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Otherwise known as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $349 $160