FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe AX350 was launched 18 months later than the WS80 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AX350 matches up versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WS80
AX350 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm AX350
WS80 | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WS80
AX350 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside 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 Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 compared to the WS80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WS80.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger AX350 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Other name | FinePix AX355 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $220 |