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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 8 months prior to the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm XP30

 TG-1 iHS Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
65
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 200 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $240 $399