FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AX350 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AX350 matches up against the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SH-50
AX350 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm AX350
SH-50 | AX350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SH-50
AX350 | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 vs the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and SH-50 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and SH-50.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus SH-50 |
Also Known as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $300 |