Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(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
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AX355

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was released 2 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX170 IS grades vs the AX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm AX350
SX170 IS | AX350 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX170 IS
AX350 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm AX350
SX170 IS | AX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm AX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the AX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and AX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and AX350.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX170 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix AX355 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 | 300 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $0 |