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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 3 years prior to the S9500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AX350 grades vs the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S9500

 AX350 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S9500 AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9500

 AX350 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 vs the S9500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and S9500.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Nikon S9500
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $230