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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX170 IS AX350 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX170 IS

 AX350 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX170 IS AX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
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