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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 AX350 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S8100fd AX350 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 AX350 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
29
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
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