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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 9 months prior to the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T300 grades against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 T300 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-1 iHS T300 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 9 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 T300 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the T300 vs the TG-1 iHS.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $399