FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe AX350 was released 18 months prior to the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AX350 matches up against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony HX20V
| AX350 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm AX350
| HX20V | AX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX20V
| AX350 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical dimensions 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 Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 compared to the HX20V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and HX20V.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 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 range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 photos | 320 photos |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $397 |