FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony S950
AX350 | S950 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm AX350
S950 | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony S950
AX350 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony S950 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |