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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 AX350 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 AX350 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
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).

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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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography info
56
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery life (500 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (808g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
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