Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a350

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a350. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-M1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a350 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-M1 were released 2013 and Sony a350 was released 2008. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-M1 2013
Sony a350 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-M1 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a350 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-M1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a350 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-M1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a350 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-M1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a350 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-M1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony a350 14 MP
14033152 pixels
4592 x 3056

Fujifilm X-M1 has a 14 % larger resolution than Sony a350. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-M1 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a350. Fujifilm X-M1 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Sony a350 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-M1 200-6400
Sony a350 100-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-M1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a350

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Sony a350 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-M1 5,6
Sony a350 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-M1. Unfortunately Sony a350 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a350 weighs 674 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 104% heavier than Fujifilm X-M1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-M1 330 gr
0.73 lb
Sony a350 674 gr
1.49 lb

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a350 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a350, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Name Fujifilm X-M1 Sony a350
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Release Year 2013 2008
Release Date 2013-06-25 2008-01-30
MSRP 699 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 14 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Focus Points 49 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Frames per second 5,6 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging setup, Image transfer (Individual image / Selected multiple images), View & Obt
No
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (sold separately)
Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-M1
Sony a350
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 battery and BC-W126 charger
NP-FM500H
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 730 shots
Width 117 mm 131 mm
Height 67 mm 99 mm
Depth 39 mm 75 mm
Weight 330 gram 674 gram