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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm AX350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 6 months before the AX350 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX20 IS matches up against the AX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX20 IS AX350 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX20 IS

 AX350 SX20 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX20 IS AX350 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm AX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the AX350.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and AX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and AX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
37
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
50
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also referred to as - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 600g (1.32 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $0