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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 7 months after the S8000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AX350 scores against the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S8000

 AX350 S8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S8000 AX350 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S8000

 AX350 S8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 versus the S8000.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and S8000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AX350 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8000 Travel photography factors
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S8000
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300