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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon S120 versus FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and AX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was released 2 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S120 scores vs the AX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S120 AX350 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon S120

 AX350 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and FujiFilm AX350

 S120 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 versus FujiFilm AX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 against the AX350.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and AX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and AX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm AX350 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon S120 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot S120FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also Known as - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 180 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $449 $0