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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 7 months earlier than the S100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AX350 matches up against the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S100

 AX350 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S100 AX350 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S100

 AX350 S100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside 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) while the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 and the S100.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Nikon S100 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Nikon S100 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S100
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S100
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $240