FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The JX350 was revealed 7 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JX350 grades against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JX350 and the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX350 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm JX350 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern JX350 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.