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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 8 years before the TG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TG-6 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2011Newer by 94 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the TG-6.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-6.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $449