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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 TG-4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 TG-4 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2011More modern by 44 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the TG-4.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-4.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
28
 decent MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
47
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
65
 weather proof
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery (200 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
62
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
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