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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the AX350 scores against the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus TG-4

 AX350 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm AX350

 TG-4 AX350 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-4

 AX350 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 versus the TG-4.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and TG-4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
30
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus Tough TG-4
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 380 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $379