FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe AX350 was announced 6 months earlier than the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX30
AX350 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm AX350
WX30 | AX350 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX30
AX350 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the AX350 and the WX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WX30.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Also called as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 168g (0.37 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $259 |