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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 7 years later than the AX350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the AX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SX740 HS AX350 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX740 HS

 AX350 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 SX740 HS AX350 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the AX350.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and AX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and AX350.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
30
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
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MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Otherwise known as - FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 shots 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $0