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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced about the same time to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AX350 matches up against the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SZ-10

 AX350 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm AX350

 SZ-10 AX350 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-10

 AX350 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AX350 against the SZ-10.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average (215g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus SZ-10
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $300