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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm A100 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm A100

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 39 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm A100 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $399