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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 and FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and AX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was unveiled around the same time to the AX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the G12 matches up versus the AX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the FujiFilm AX350

 G12 AX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon G12

 AX350 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and FujiFilm AX350

 G12 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has specifications 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 differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 versus the AX350.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and AX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and AX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm AX350 will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (401g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
60
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
28
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average (401g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon G12 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot G12FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Alternate name - FinePix AX355
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 401g (0.88 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 180 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $0