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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AX350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 2 years after the AX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the AX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX160 IS AX350 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX160 IS

 AX350 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX160 IS AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions 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 SX160 IS and FujiFilm AX350 in the all new 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 are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the AX350.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and AX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and AX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX160 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (291g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 180 photographs
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $0