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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 7 months later than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AX350 scores versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung HZ35W

 AX350 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm AX350

 HZ35W AX350 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ35W

 AX350 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 compared to the HZ35W.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and HZ35W.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent AX350 provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name FinePix AX355 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $300