FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AX350 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the AX350 scores versus the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
AX350 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the FujiFilm AX350
TG-850 iHS | AX350 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
AX350 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 against the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Alternate name | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1/2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 330 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $250 |