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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AX350 was introduced 3 years before the S31 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AX350 scores versus the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S31

 AX350 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S31 AX350 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S31

 AX350 S31 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with exterior 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 S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the AX350 against the S31.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S31.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AX350 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm AX350 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Nikon S31 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Nikon S31 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD 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 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 images 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $90