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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
55
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MII
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MIV
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MIII versus FujiFilm AX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and AX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 5D MIII was launched 17 months after the AX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5D MIII matches up against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the FujiFilm AX350

 5D MIII AX350 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon 5D MIII

 AX350 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm AX350

 5D MIII AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIII versus FujiFilm AX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII vs the AX350.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and AX350 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and AX350.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIII
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
51
weather proof
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
72
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
28
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging info
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
27
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called - FinePix AX355
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-165mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $2,780 $0