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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 13 months earlier than the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AX350 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony HX10V

 AX350 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm AX350

 HX10V AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX10V

 AX350 HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the AX350 compared to the HX10V.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $616