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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 years before the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-630 iHS is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
53
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
35
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200