Canon G16 vs FujiFilm AX350

Below is a extensive review of the Canon G16 vs FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and AX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was unveiled 2 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G16 grades against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 vs FujiFilm AX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 compared to the AX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and AX350 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and AX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm AX350 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.