FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S1600

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm S1600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 12 months after the S1600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the AX350 grades versus the S1600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm S1600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 compared to the S1600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S1600 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S1600.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer AX350 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.