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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 4 years before the AW120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 matches up vs the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon AW120

 AX350 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm AX350

 AW120 AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW120

 AX350 AW120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external 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) whilst the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 versus the AW120.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and AW120 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and AW120.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography info
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Nikon AW120 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW120
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $350