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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(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
FujiFilm AV250
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX720 HS AV250 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 63 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX720 HS

 AV250 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX720 HS AV250 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (270g)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
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