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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the AX350 matches up versus the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon S9900

 AX350 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S9900 AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9900

 AX350 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 vs the S9900.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and S9900.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Nikon S9900
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300