Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 4 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-4
Fujifilm JX500 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm JX500
TG-4 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4
Fujifilm JX500 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TG-4.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-4.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 113g (0.25 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $90 | $379 |