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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The AX350 was launched 4 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AX350 scores against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony A7

 AX350 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the FujiFilm AX350

 A7 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony A7

 AX350 A7 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 vs the A7.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and A7.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AX350 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older AX350 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 Sports photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony A7
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony A7
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Alpha A7
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 180 photos 340 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $798