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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(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
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm XP120

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus TG-830 iHS
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