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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 3 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the T300 scores vs the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-3

 T300 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-3 T300 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-3

 T300 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T300 vs the TG-3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and TG-3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older T300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
better than average battery (330 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-03-31
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $350