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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm AV250, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the AV250 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX220 HS grades against the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the FujiFilm AV250

 SX220 HS AV250 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SX220 HS

 AV250 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm AV250

 SX220 HS AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX220 HS and the AV250.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and AV250 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and AV250.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and FujiFilm AV250
 Canon SX220 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon SX220 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Alternate name - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $160