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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 3 years before the S3500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AX350 matches up vs the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S3500

 AX350 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S3500 AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3500

 AX350 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 against the S3500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S3500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $85