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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-2 iHS is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $380