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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
16 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 13 months earlier than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AX350 matches up against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm AX350

		

		

			
 WX50 AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 AX350 WX50 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 versus the WX50.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WX50.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
48
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
30
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (180 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Sony WX50
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (180 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
29
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (180 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sony WX50
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 wide angle not good (33mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $250