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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm A100 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm A100

 TG-3 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm A100 TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the TG-3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (330 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
56
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-04 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $350