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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 12 months prior to the W650 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AX350 scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony W650

 AX350 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm AX350

 W650 AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W650

 AX350 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside 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) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AX350 vs the W650.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and W650.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Sony W650
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Sony W650
30
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony W650
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W650
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $140