FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Released January 2009

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The AX350 was unveiled 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AX350 grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
AX350 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm AX350
Fujifilm S8100fd | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd
AX350 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AX350 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern AX350 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $300 |