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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm X10 Tough-3000 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Fujifilm X10

 Tough-3000 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm X10 Tough-3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the Tough-3000.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and Tough-3000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (350 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
60
great battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (350g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (350g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Fujifilm X10Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X10 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-07-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0