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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 6 months prior to the S9100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AX350 matches up against the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S9100

 AX350 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S9100 AX350 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9100

 AX350 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 offers physical 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) while the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AX350 versus the S9100.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S9100.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
has manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
28
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 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 rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 270 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $329