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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
61
Features
62
Overall
61

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the AX350 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The AX350 was unveiled 4 years prior to the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AX350 grades against the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony a5000

 AX350 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the FujiFilm AX350

 a5000 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony a5000

 AX350 a5000 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outer dimensions 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 and the a5000.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and a5000.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Sony a5000 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
better than average battery power (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
31
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony a5000
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Alpha a5000
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 420 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $448