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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 24 months after the S630 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the AX350 matches up versus the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S630

 AX350 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S630 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S630

 AX350 S630 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got exterior measurements 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 S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 vs the S630.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and S630 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S630.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer AX350 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Nikon S630 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Nikon S630 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S630
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S630
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $240