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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and TG-3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 TG-3 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2011More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm F600 EXR TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the TG-3.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-3.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography details
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery (330 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (247g)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXROlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-11 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $350