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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 24 months later than the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX350 grades against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 JX350 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the FujiFilm JX350

 SP-565UZ JX350 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 JX350 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JX350 against the SP-565UZ.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger JX350 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus SP-565UZ
Alternate name FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $400