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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 24 months after the H50 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony H50

 AX350 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm AX350

 H50 AX350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony H50

 AX350 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with physical 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) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 and the H50.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and H50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer AX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Sony H50
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
56
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $80