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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 13 months earlier than the L26 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the AX350 grades versus the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon L26

 AX350 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm AX350

 L26 AX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon L26

 AX350 L26 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external dimensions 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 L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 against the L26.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and L26.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Nikon L26
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix L26
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $70