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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 7 months before the AW100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 grades versus the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon AW100

 AX350 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm AX350

 AW100 AX350 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW100

 AX350 AW100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outer 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) whilst the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 and the AW100.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and AW100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and AW100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
56
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW100
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $299