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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 versus FujiFilm S2950, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out very close to the S2950 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AX350 scores versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the FujiFilm S2950

 AX350 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S2950 AX350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm S2950

 AX350 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 and the S2950.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S2950 is 94 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S2950.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called FinePix AX355 FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 180 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $330