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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released at a similar time to the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T400 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm T400

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm T400 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
64
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 180 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $500