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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX30

 AX350 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WX30 AX350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX30

 AX350 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Sony WX30
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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