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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 4 years prior to the S3600 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AX350 grades vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S3600

 AX350 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S3600 AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3600

 AX350 S3600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 versus the S3600.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S3600.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Alternate name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 230 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $200