Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides exterior 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 measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Tough-3000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Tough-3000.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F770EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.