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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AX350 grades versus the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 AX350 Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm SL1000 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm SL1000

 AX350 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AX350 and the Fujifilm SL1000.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
28
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm SL1000
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168 grams (0.37 lb) 659 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $600