• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX5 advantages over Fujifilm JX350

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm JX350 advantages over Sony DSC-WX5

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $329 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX1

Sony DSC-WX5
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Fujifilm JX350
Sony DSC-WX1
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $337
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Olympus FE-4020

Sony DSC-WX5
Olympus FE-4020
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Fujifilm JX350
Olympus FE-4020
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm JX300

Sony DSC-WX5
Fujifilm JX300
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm JX350
Fujifilm JX300
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX5
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video
Fujifilm JX350
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX5
Samsung MV900F
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm JX350
Samsung MV900F
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
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