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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AX350 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the FujiFilm AX350

 TG-850 iHS AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 AX350 TG-850 iHS 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
56
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
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