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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AX350 matches up versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus TG-6

 AX350 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm AX350

 TG-6 AX350 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2011Fresher by 101 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-6

 AX350 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 compared to the TG-6.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and TG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (253g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 340 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $449