Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up against the Tough-3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F750EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR against the Tough-3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F750EXR and Tough-3000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Tough-3000.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F750EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F750EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.