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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was manufactured 4 years before the P340 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the AX350 grades against the P340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon P340

 AX350 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the FujiFilm AX350

 P340 AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon P340

 AX350 P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Nikon P340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the AX350 and the P340.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and P340 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and P340.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AX350 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm AX350 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P340 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Nikon P340 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Nikon P340 Sports photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Nikon P340 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon P340
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix P340
Alternative name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 273
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $380