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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 3 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 TG-850 iHS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
28
 good megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
65
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
 great battery (330 shots)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (21mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
50
 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 great battery (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
33
 pretty wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $250