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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 13 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the AX350 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 AX350 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SZ-31MR iHS AX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 AX350 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and SZ-31MR iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
30
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
56
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
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 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 200 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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