Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus Tough-3000, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the Tough-3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.