Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.