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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 4 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JX350 scores versus the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 JX350 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the FujiFilm JX350

 TG-850 iHS JX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 JX350 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JX350 against the TG-850 iHS.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and TG-850 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
good battery pack (330 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
50
quite wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $250