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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 13 months later than the S2100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AX350 grades vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony S2100

 AX350 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S2100 AX350 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S2100

 AX350 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 versus the S2100.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger AX350 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S2100
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $0