Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm AX350
SX20 IS | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX20 IS
AX350 | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm AX350
SX20 IS | AX350 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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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 |