Canon SX60 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm AX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 3 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the AX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS and FujiFilm AX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the AX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and AX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and AX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.