FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax MX-1
AX350 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm AX350
MX-1 | AX350 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax MX-1
AX350 | MX-1 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |