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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 4 years later than the AV250 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX710 HS scores versus the AV250 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX710 HS AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX710 HS

 AV250 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX710 HS AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides 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 specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the AV250.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and AV250 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and AV250.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called as - FinePix AV255
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 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 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 168g (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 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 230 pictures 180 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $160