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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 7 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TG-4 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm S8100fd TG-4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the TG-4.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-4 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-4.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (380 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 247 grams (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 - 380 images
Type 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $379