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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 12 months prior to the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AX350 matches up vs the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VG-160

 AX350 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VG-160 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VG-160

 AX350 VG-160 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external 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 VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 compared to the VG-160.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and VG-160.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
56
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
28
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (165 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus VG-160
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures 165 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $90