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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 versus FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and AX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was revealed 21 months later than the AX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G15 scores against the AX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm AX350

 G15 AX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon G15

 AX350 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm AX350

 G15 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G15 against the AX350.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and AX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and AX350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm AX350 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (352g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot G15FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Other name - FinePix AX355
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 352g (0.78 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 180 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $0