Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Updated by Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 4 years after the TG-830 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm XP120 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm XP120
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm XP120 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-830 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2017-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 203g (0.45 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" 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 | 210 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $229 | $0 |