Clicky

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The AX350 was brought out 13 months prior to the S4300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AX350 scores vs the S4300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S4300

 AX350 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S4300 AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S4300

 AX350 S4300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has outer 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 S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the S4300.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S4300.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Nikon S4300
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S4300
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Alternate name FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 photos 180 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $119