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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 8 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the T300 scores vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus TG-6

 T300 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the FujiFilm T300

 TG-6 T300 
LaunchedMay 2019July 2011More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-6

 T300 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T300 versus the TG-6.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and TG-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (253 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus TG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Tough TG-6
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $449