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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 5 months prior to the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm XP30

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 200 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $500