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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AX350 matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony HX50V

 AX350 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm AX350

 HX50V AX350 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX50V

 AX350 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 versus the HX50V.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and HX50V.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $439