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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AX350 scores against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VR-340

 AX350 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VR-340 AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-340

 AX350 VR-340 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 vs the VR-340.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and VR-340.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-340
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus VR-340
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Battery format 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $130