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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and AX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the AX350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX120 IS scores against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX120 IS AX350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX120 IS

 AX350 SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX120 IS AX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm AX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS versus the AX350.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and AX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and AX350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm AX350 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (285g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
51
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
28
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $0