FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 19 months after the Tough-3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T300 scores vs the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T300 versus the Tough-3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher T300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.