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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AX350 matches up vs the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SZ-15

 AX350 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm AX350

 SZ-15 AX350 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-15

 AX350 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outer 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 SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 versus the SZ-15.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no articulating 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-15 Sports photography info
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus SZ-15
Other name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $200