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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
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 T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 17 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T300 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 T300 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-830 iHS T300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 T300 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 vs the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 180 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $0