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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 4 years later than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm X-A5 TG-850 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2014Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm X-A5

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm X-A5 TG-850 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and TG-850 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
88
good battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
great battery (330 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2018-01-31 2014-01-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 450 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $250