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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 23 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AX350 grades versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony S950

 AX350 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm AX350

 S950 AX350 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S950

 AX350 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with physical 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 vs the S950.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent AX350 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Sony S950
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Sony S950
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony S950
28
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Alternative name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $130