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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S4500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AX350 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S4500

 AX350 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S4500 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S4500

 AX350 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside measurements 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 S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 vs the Fujifilm S4500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm S4500 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and Fujifilm S4500.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S4500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Other name FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $230