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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AX350 grades versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX300

 AX350 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WX300 AX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX300

 AX350 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AX350 versus the WX300.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Sony WX300
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Sony WX300
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sony WX300
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $330