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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 19 months before the VH-515 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AX350 scores against the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VH-515

 AX350 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VH-515 AX350 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VH-515

 AX350 VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 versus Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 and the VH-515.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and VH-515.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
30
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
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 VH-515
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
28
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $648