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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the AX350 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S8300

 AX350 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S8300 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8300

 AX350 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the AX350 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm S8300 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.37 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $200