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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 5 months before the TG-630 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm F800EXR TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm F800EXR TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 232g (0.51 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $200