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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
56
Overall
47

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 5 years before the WX500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AX350 scores versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony WX500

 AX350 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WX500 AX350 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX500

 AX350 WX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 and the WX500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
29
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Sony WX500
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
56
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $348