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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR grades versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 F300EXR TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TG-2 iHS F300EXR 
RevealedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 F300EXR TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR vs the TG-2 iHS.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
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comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $380