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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 2 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX280 HS scores vs the AX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX280 HS AX350 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX280 HS

 AX350 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX280 HS AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the AX350.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and AX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and AX350.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
30
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (233g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also Known as - FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 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
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $325 $0