Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 6 years after the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 provides an edge in sensor innovation.