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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 7 months later than the AX350 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the AX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX230 HS AX350 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX230 HS

 AX350 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX230 HS AX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the AX350.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and AX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Other name - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT 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 rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 images 180 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $0