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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was revealed 9 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the JX350 matches up versus the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus TG-6

 JX350 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm JX350

 TG-6 JX350 
RevealedMay 2019January 2011More recent by 101 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-6

 JX350 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys physical measurements 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 TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JX350 against the TG-6.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JX350 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others (253 grams)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $449