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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The AX350 was introduced 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AX350 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AX350 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm AX350

 XZ-2 iHS AX350 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 AX350 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys 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 XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 against the XZ-2 iHS.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AX350 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AX350 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (346g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery (340 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (346g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (346 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 180 photos 340 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $450