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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm Z35 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WX350 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm Z35 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the WX350.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WX350.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $270