FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 24 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JX350 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JX350 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.