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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Olympus TG-4
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus TG-4

 JV100 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm JV100

 TG-4 JV100 
RevealedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-4

 JV100 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (247g)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus TG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus Tough TG-4
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