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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 2 years after the AX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX270 HS scores vs the AX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX270 HS AX350 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX270 HS

 AX350 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX270 HS AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the AX350.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and AX350.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Otherwise known as - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $284 $0