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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 13 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm SL1000 WX350 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 WX350 Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm SL1000 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the WX350.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Sony WX350
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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great battery (350 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 350 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $270