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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The AX350 was revealed 4 years before the NX mini and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AX350 scores versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung NX mini

 AX350 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the FujiFilm AX350

 NX mini AX350 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung NX mini

 AX350 NX mini 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior 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 Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AX350 and the NX mini.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and NX mini.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail because of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
56
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
good battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
28
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
37
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung NX mini
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung NX mini
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung NX mini
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 650 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $530