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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 13 months before the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JX350 matches up versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony WX50

 JX350 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm JX350

 WX50 JX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony WX50

 JX350 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JX350 against the WX50.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and WX50.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged JX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (117g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $250