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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the AX350 matches up versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX150

 AX350 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WX150 AX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX150

 AX350 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 vs the WX150.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WX150.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Sony WX150
30
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
56
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX150
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $300