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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TG-4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm F900EXR TG-4 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TG-4 Fujifilm F900EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm F900EXR TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus TG-4 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 vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the TG-4.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
44
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
46
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (232 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (232g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-30 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $379