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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 21 months earlier than the AX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the AX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX1 IS AX350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX1 IS

 AX350 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX1 IS AX350 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the AX350.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and AX350 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and AX350.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad 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

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615g)
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wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also referred to as - FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $0