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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the VG-160 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the JX350 grades versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus VG-160

 JX350 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm JX350

 VG-160 JX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus VG-160

 JX350 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical 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 VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 against the VG-160.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and VG-160.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (130g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (165 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus VG-160
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 165 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $90