FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S3600
AX350 | S3600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm AX350
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3600
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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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 |