FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus 8000

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 19 months later than the 8000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AX350 grades vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 compared to the 8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and 8000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger AX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.