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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 12 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the AX350 matches up against the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AX350 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm AX350

 SP-620 UZ AX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AX350 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
29
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
30
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
56
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
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 One One
Launch price $0 $199