FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S31

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The JX350 was brought out 3 years before the S31 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JX350 grades against the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the JX350 against the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and S31.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX350 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm JX350 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.