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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 8 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP50 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm XP50

 TG-6 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2012More recent by 89 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP50 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the TG-6.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and TG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (253g)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $449