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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The AX350 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AX350 matches up against the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S33

 AX350 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S33 AX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S33

 AX350 S33 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 vs the S33.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S33 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S33.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AX350 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm AX350 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
29
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
MP count good (13MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Nikon S33 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
30
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon S33
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
weather sealing
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S33 Landscape photography advice
28
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S33
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S33
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 220 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $150