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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 4 years before the Fujifilm S9400W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AX350 grades against the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 AX350 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm S9400W AX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S9400W

 AX350 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 has exterior measurements 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 S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and Fujifilm S9400W is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
56
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery (500 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 shots 500 shots
Style of battery AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $330