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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
80 Imaging
58 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm X100T front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100F
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus TG-3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and TG-3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100T was introduced 6 months after the TG-3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100T TG-3 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm X100T

          

          

            
 TG-3 Fujifilm X100T 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100T TG-3 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100T comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the TG-3.
Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and TG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100T and TG-3.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100T provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier.

            Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
37
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
64
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X100T
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
57
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has phase detect AF
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 low fps (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (330 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100T Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
73
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
74
 great battery life (330 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others (247g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
64
 manual focus
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
56
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery life (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X100T Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
35
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing mic jack
 heavier than others (247 grams)
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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm X100TOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X100T Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-09-12 2014-03-31
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $899 $350