FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Announced January 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is very close but the AX350 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The AX350 was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AX350 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
AX350 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the FujiFilm AX350
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | AX350 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
AX350 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AX350 against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 94 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The AX350 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR |
Also called | FinePix AX355 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 808g (1.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") |
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 images | 500 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $500 |