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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 23 months after the Fujifilm Z30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AX350 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm Z30

 AX350 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm Z30 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm Z30

 AX350 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 provides 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) and the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the AX350 vs the Fujifilm Z30.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent AX350 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
28
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm Z30
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $150