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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 21 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores vs the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2011More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
65
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXROlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-04-05 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $0