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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm F200EXR TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm F200EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013April 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm F200EXR TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXROlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-04-30 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $380