Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A350

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony A350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 3 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.