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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JX350 scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony HX50V

 JX350 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm JX350

 HX50V JX350 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX50V

 JX350 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the JX350 against the HX50V.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and HX50V.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
32
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (272g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $439