Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A3100 IS versus FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was introduced 12 months prior to the AX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A3100 IS scores vs the AX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm AX350
A3100 IS | AX350 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon A3100 IS
AX350 | A3100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AX350
A3100 IS | AX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3100 IS versus FujiFilm AX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS against the AX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and AX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and AX350.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Also called | - | FinePix AX355 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 180 photos |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $159 | $0 |