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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 12 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm F900EXR TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm F900EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm F900EXR TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm F900EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
43
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery power (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-30 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
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 grams (0.51 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 photos
Form of battery 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 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $250