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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 12 months before the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm XP150

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm XP150 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 300 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $0