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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months later than the AX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX240 HS AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX240 HS

 AX350 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX240 HS AX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the AX350.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and AX350.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
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lighter than competitors (224g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Otherwise known as - FinePix AX355
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 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 function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 230 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $0