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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 7 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm A100 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm A100

 TG-4 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2009More modern by 75 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm A100 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has got external 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-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the TG-4.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
54
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-04 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
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 - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $379