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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 3 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX400 IS AX350 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX400 IS

 AX350 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX400 IS AX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS against the AX350.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and AX350 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and AX350.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called as - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $0