FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon 1 J1

Following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon 1 J1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and 1 J1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The AX350 was brought out 12 months prior to the 1 J1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AX350 scores versus the 1 J1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Nikon 1 J1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 against the 1 J1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and 1 J1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and 1 J1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AX350 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AX350 will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.