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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W, 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 S8400W (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AX350 matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 AX350 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S8400W AX350 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W

 AX350 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S8400W
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-03-22
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300