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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Nikon S32
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S32

 AX350 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S32 AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S32

 AX350 S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (13MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Nikon S32
30
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Nikon S32 Travel photography info
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
weather proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Nikon S32 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S32
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S32
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