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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was unveiled 3 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AX350 scores versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax MX-1

 AX350 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 MX-1 AX350 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax MX-1

 AX350 MX-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the AX350 and the MX-1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and MX-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AX350 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AX350 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography details
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (290 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
good battery power (290 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (391g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax MX-1
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $400