Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Announced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(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
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AV255

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years after the AV250 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm AV250
SX720 HS | AV250 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 63 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX720 HS
AV250 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV250
SX720 HS | AV250 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV250 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the AV250.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and AV250 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and AV250.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $379 | $160 |