FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VH-515
AX350 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm AX350
VH-515 | AX350 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VH-515
AX350 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |