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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 19 months before the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JX350 matches up versus the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus VH-515

 JX350 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JX350

 VH-515 JX350 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus VH-515

 JX350 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 provides physical dimensions 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 VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JX350 compared to the VH-515.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and VH-515.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
31
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
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lighter than competition in class (130g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus VH-515
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $648