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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 3 years before the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony WX350

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 WX350 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 WX350 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX350

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 WX350 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WX350.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and WX350.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
28
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
36
 good megapixels (18MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Sony WX350
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony WX350
65
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
 good battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery power (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
29
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 200 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $270