Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm A100 was launched 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm A100 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm A100
TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm A100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the TG-2 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-04 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $380 |