Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.