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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm F800EXR Tough-3000 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Tough-3000 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm F800EXR Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the Tough-3000.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Tough-3000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Tough-3000.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
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lighter than competition (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus Tough-3000
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $0