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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 7 years before the W300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the AX350 matches up against the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Nikon W300

 AX350 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the FujiFilm AX350

 W300 AX350 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon W300

 AX350 W300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AX350 against the W300.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and W300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Nikon W300 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Nikon W300
30
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Nikon W300
56
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Nikon W300
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Nikon W300
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Nikon Coolpix W300
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 280 images
Style of battery AA Built-in
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $387