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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 5 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AX350 grades vs the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon AW130

 AX350 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm AX350

 AW130 AX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW130

 AX350 AW130 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has physical 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 Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 compared to the AW130.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and AW130.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon AW130
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $398