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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was introduced 3 years before the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F80EXR grades against the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 F80EXR TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 TG-830 iHS F80EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 F80EXR TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F80EXR against the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (210g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
38
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (210g)
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus TG-830 iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 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 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $0