FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JV100 was announced 6 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JV100 scores against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-4
JV100 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm JV100
TG-4 | JV100 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 63 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-4
JV100 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the JV100 versus the TG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and TG-4.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 380 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $99 | $379 |