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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured very close to the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AX350 matches up vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 AX350 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm AX350

 SZ-30MR AX350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 AX350 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 against the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and SZ-30MR is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus SZ-30MR
Alternative name FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 photos 220 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $279