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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AX350 grades vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX220

 AX350 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WX220 AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX220

 AX350 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has outside 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 and the WX220.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WX220.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier 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 WX220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX220
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.37 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $198