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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
FujiFilm AX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 A3100 IS AX350 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon A3100 IS

 AX350 A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 A3100 IS AX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
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