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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm A100 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm A100

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm A100 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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