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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 2 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AX350 scores against the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus 550WP

 AX350 550WP 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the FujiFilm AX350

 550WP AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus 550WP

 AX350 550WP 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 compared to the 550WP.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and 550WP.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger AX350 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
28
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus 550WP
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as FinePix AX355 mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $399