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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the AX350 grades versus the Fujifilm S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S1

 AX350 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S1 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S1

 AX350 Fujifilm S1 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 and the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and Fujifilm S1 is 94 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
56
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
28
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $400