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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-3
(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 March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm T400 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 3 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 scores vs the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm T400 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm T400

 TG-3 Fujifilm T400 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm T400 TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the TG-3.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and TG-3.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
good battery life (330 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $350