Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 6 years before the TG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm S8100fd | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
TG-3 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm S8100fd | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-3 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-3.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $350 |