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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1600 matches up vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Olympus TG-4

 S1600 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TG-4 S1600 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus TG-4

 S1600 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 vs the TG-4.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TG-4 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and TG-4.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus TG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Olympus Tough TG-4
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $379