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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-830 iHS is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 images
Battery form - 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
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $0