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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 23 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T300 scores against the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 T300 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-2 iHS T300 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 T300 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 against the TG-2 iHS.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Other name FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 180 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $380