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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The AX350 was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AX350 scores against the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Fujifilm X30

 AX350 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 Fujifilm X30 AX350 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm X30

 AX350 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AX350 versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AX350 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm AX350 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
56
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
great battery pack (470 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Fujifilm X30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Fujifilm X30
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 470 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $499