FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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91 Imaging
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
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On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
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Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| F300EXR | TG-820 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
| TG-820 iHS | F300EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+570k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| F300EXR | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the TG-820 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Also called | FinePix F305EXR | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,030k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 220 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $500 |