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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was revealed 9 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the F300EXR grades against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-6

 F300EXR TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TG-6 F300EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2010Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-6

 F300EXR TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR against the TG-6.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and TG-6.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The F300EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (215g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (253g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 253 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $449