FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

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).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.