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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and TG-4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 3 years later than the TG-4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm X-T100 TG-4 
LaunchedMay 2018April 2015Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 TG-4 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm X-T100 TG-4 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the TG-4.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and TG-4 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and TG-4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
heavier than others (448g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (430 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (448 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
62
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (448 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2018-05-24 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 430 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $379