FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Announced February 2014

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

The AX350 was launched 4 years prior to the S32 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AX350 scores vs the S32 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S32
AX350 | S32 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm AX350
S32 | AX350 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S32
AX350 | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external 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) while the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S32 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 versus the S32.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S32.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AX350 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm AX350 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Also called as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $180 |