FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX300
AX350 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm AX350
WX300 | AX350 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX300
AX350 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |