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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 3 years prior to the S5200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AX350 scores vs the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S5200

 AX350 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S5200 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5200

 AX350 S5200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 versus the S5200.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S5200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S5200.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
28
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S5200
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 160 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $130