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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was brought out 5 months later than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AX350 grades against the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S5100

 AX350 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S5100 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5100

 AX350 S5100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 against the S5100.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S5100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Nikon S5100 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (132 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $200